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49 paintings, infinite rabbit holes—this is art history on espresso shots.
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Palettes (1995)

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Latest Episode

Season 1 • Episode 49

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Episode 49

Dec 20, 2003

Overview

Documentary

An educational French TV documentary series which goes into depth during each episode into the analysis of a single painting.

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Standout Aspects

Direction

Jaubert's obsessive zooms reveal paintings as crime scenes.

Writing

Narration treats brushstrokes like whispered secrets.

Best for:Solo: Sunday morning with coffee and zero interruptions.·Binge: Quietly addicting—three episodes vanish before you blink.·Background: Elegant ambience, but you'll miss the juicy details.
First AiredJun 6, 1995
StatusEnded

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Intensitylow
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Seasons1·Episodes49
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Top Cast

Marcel Cuvelier

Marcel Cuvelier

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Cultural

Palettes helped democratize French art education in the 90s, airing on public television before YouTube deep-dives existed.

Insight

Jaubert's method—treating each canvas as a locked room mystery—influenced how modern video essays analyze visual media.

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