Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind some of the most compelling images in British art. The series examines the ways this unique art form has been used as a statement of power, a declaration of love, to promote fame, to offer insight into the artists themselves and to capture the faces of the British people. 　　译文(2): 西蒙 · 沙马探索了英国肖像画的历史，揭示了英国艺术中一些最引人注目的图像背后的故事。这个系列探讨了这种独特的艺术形式如何被用作权力的陈述，爱的宣言，以提高名声，提供对艺术家本身的洞察力和捕捉英国人民的面孔。