Stories of Art explores William Hogarth's life and artistic legacy in this first part of a multi-part series, hosted by Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox. The episode traces Hogarth's journey from humble origins to becoming one of 18th-century Britain's wealthiest artists, examining whether he invented a new kind of art…
Worth it if you're interested in 18th-century British art, the origins of modern narrative painting, or want an authoritative introduction to Hogarth's life and work from credible art historians.