Directed by Reiner E. Moritz, “1000 Masterpieces from the Great Museums of the World” is one of the most successful TV series about art. Well-known authors of five short art surveys take us on a fascinating journey through the history of art, providing a deeper insight into the masterpieces of painting. This documentary features MoMA in New York, the first choice for aficionados of modern and contemporary art. The MoMA presents here an astonishing range of modern art, including key works such as Jasper John’s “Flag” (1954-55), Umberto Boccioni’s “Farewells” (1911) and Joan Miró’s “Dutch Interior I” (1928).