In the first of this four part series Matthew Collings looks at the innovative painterly style of Titian, developed in the early 16th century.
Matt's investigation of the links between historic artists and the modern world continues as he explores the work and legacy of Rubens.
Matt takes a fresh look at Velasquez's masterpiece "Las Meninas", not just its contemporary meaning, but how it relates to our world today.
In the final episode, Matt reveals the importance of the now neglected British painter, cartoonist and printmaker William Hogarth, whose work cast a light on the politics of his era and continues to resonate today.