Episode 5

Widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, John Berger began his career as a painter, having studied at Chelsea and London schools of art. It was during his career teaching drawing that Berger established himself as an art critic. Berger's model is his good friend the danger and choreographer Maria Muñoz, who he draws for Life Class in the Compagnie Philippe Genty dance studio in Paris.