Home / Series / Mental Floss: List Show / Aired Order / Season 2021 / Episode 10

11 Surprising Stories Behind Amazing Artworks

The stories behind paintings and sculptures can be as interesting as the work itself. From romantic intrigue to momentous geopolitical events, looking "behind the easel" can shed light on our shared history and culture. Erin shares the stories behind artistic masterpieces, from Rothko's Seagram Murals to Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer.

English
  • Originally Aired May 5, 2021
  • Runtime 16 minutes
  • Production Code DzsvD2YlJkI
  • Network YouTube
  • Created May 6, 2021 by
    shriek
  • Modified May 6, 2021 by
    shriek