TV series
Smart Secrets of Great Paintings
2015–, French, on ARTE. Created by Yves Nilly & Clément Cogitore & Jivko Darakchiev.
The great works of the past portray abundant testimonies, and are imbued with secrets and are teeming with mysteries. Beneath the surface of the painting, details awaken, to recount the spirit of the times and the vagaries of History, such as wars, revolutions, economic transformation, scientific discovery, beliefs and schools of thought.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Status
- Still running
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Where to watch Smart Secrets of Great Paintings
Smart Secrets of Great Paintings is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E24: Men of the Docks, 1912, Bellows
Aired 17 February 2019
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 November 2015
- Network
- ARTE
- Original title
- Les petits secrets des grands tableaux
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Documentary
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Smart Secrets of Great Paintings: quick answers
Is Smart Secrets of Great Paintings worth watching?
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How many seasons of Smart Secrets of Great Paintings are there?
Smart Secrets of Great Paintings has 1 season and 24 episodes, about 26 minutes each.
Is Smart Secrets of Great Paintings finished?
Smart Secrets of Great Paintings is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Smart Secrets of Great Paintings on?
Smart Secrets of Great Paintings is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Smart Secrets of Great Paintings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Smart Secrets of Great Paintings?
If you liked Smart Secrets of Great Paintings, try How Do They Do It?, Mysteries at the Museum, Top Gear.
Who created Smart Secrets of Great Paintings?
Smart Secrets of Great Paintings was created by Yves Nilly and Clément Cogitore and Jivko Darakchiev and Carlos Franklin and stars Clémentine Célarié.