Investigating the most high profile art thefts of the 20th and 21st centuries, 'Art of the Heist' fits together the pieces of the crime jigsaw and studies the masterpieces coveted by the criminal world. The series uncovers trade secrets from the art theft trade and examines the shadier histories of iconic works of art, whether paintings or sculptures, providing a compelling introduction to great works, as well as uncovering their criminal connections.