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Civilisations - Series 1: 6. First
Civilisations
Series 1: 6. First
David Olusoga shows how art was always on the frontline when distant cultures met.
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59 mins
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1 Mar 2018
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Series 1: 1. Second Moment of Creation
A look at the formative role art and imagination have played in the forging of humanity.
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Series 1: 2. How Do We Look?
Professor Mary Beard explores images of the human body in ancient art.
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Series 1: 3. Picturing Paradise
Simon Schama explores one of our deepest artistic urges - the depiction of nature.
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Series 1: 4. The Eye of Faith
Professor Mary Beard broaches the controversial topic of religion and art.
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Series 1: 5. The Triumph of Art
Simon Schama examines how traditions developed in the years following the Renaissances.
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Series 1: 6. First
Series 1: 7. Radiance
Simon Schama starts his meditation on colour and civilisation in Amiens and Chartres.
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Series 1: 8. The Cult of Progress
David Olusoga explores the artistic reaction to imperialism in the 19th century.
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Series 1: 9. The Vital Spark
Simon Schama explores the fate of art in the machine- and profit-driven world.
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