What are some of the best documentaries on art history?

The documentary tells the story of the struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, one of the world's best collections of modern and impressionist art, valued at an estimated $25 billion. ... Architect and designer Charles Eames and his wife Ray, an artist, were two of America's most influential tastemakers. read more

2. The Art of the Steal (2009) The documentary tells the story of the struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, one of the world’s best collections of modern and impressionist art, valued at an estimated $25 billion. read more

Ken Burn's brilliant documentary series, The Civil War on PBS, was groundbreaking in it's making. Burns has made documentaries on other topics as well, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Baseball, Jazz, the Donner Pass, etc. read more