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  1. Episode 6

    6/6Neil MacGregor explores the work that goes into repairing damaged paintings.

  2. Episode 5

    5/6Neil MacGregor focuses on the remarkable qualities and possibilities of oil paints.

  3. Episode 4

    4/6Neil MacGregor explores the ways in which oil paint can create the illusion of reality.

  4. Episode 3

    3/6Neil MacGregor demonstrates the ways in which oil paint revolutionised 15th century art.

  5. Episode 2

    2/6Neil MacGregor looks at the creation of two 14th century altarpieces.

  6. Episode 1

    1/6Neil MacGregor examines the technical and creative processes behind great works of art.