Hidden Treasure

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Duration: 03:17

Giacomo Serpotta was a poor artisan who lived in the area of the city where they traditionally made the statues for religious processions and ceremonies. They also did all the theatrical scenery. This was Serpotta's first commission on a grand scale. The interior is all white and full of small Putti, it's like being inside a cake.

Available since Fri 6 Jan 2012

Credits

Series Producer
Silvia Sacco
Director
Karen McGann
Executive Producer
Alex Graham

This clip is from

Sicily Unpacked Episode 1

1/3 Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli visit the capital Palermo.

First broadcast: 06 Jan 2012

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