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Civilisations (2018)

#1099 Documentary     Special  IMDB

9x1 hour. BBC. Civilisations is an epic new series spanning 31 countries on six continents, and covering more than 500 works of art. Presenters SIMON SCHAMA, MARY BEARD and DAVID OLUSOGA will explore humanity's desire to create. Alongside, the Civilisations Festival will bring museums' treasures to life through innovative digital products and events. 1/9 Second Moment of Creation. A look at the formative role art and imagination have played in the forging of humanity. 2/9 How Do We Look? Professor Mary Beard explores images of the human body in ancient art. 3/9 Picturing Paradise. Simon Schama explores one of our deepest artistic urges - the depiction of nature. 4/9 The Eye of Faith. Professor Mary Beard broaches the controversial topic of religion and art. 5/9 The Triumph of Art. Simon Schama examines how traditions developed in the years following the Renaissances. 6/9 First Contact. David Olusoga shows how art was always on the frontline when distant cultures met. 7/9 Radiance. Simon Schama starts his meditation on colour and civilisation in Amiens and Chartres. 8/9 The Cult of Progress. David Olusoga explores the artistic reaction to imperialism in the 19th century. 9/9 The Vital Spark. Simon Schama explores the fate of art in the machine and profit-driven world.