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Civilisations

Civilisations

The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.

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StatusEnded
Original NameCivilisations
First Air DateApril 17, 2018
Last Air DateJuly 3, 2018
Seasons1
Episodes9
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish, Czech
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesNutopiaBBCPBS
NetworksBBC Two
What is Art Good For?
S01E09

What is Art Good For?

Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change and consider the question: Should art create a separate realm, a place of escape, or should it plunge into the chaos, transforming the way we see and live in the world?

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