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The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

Description: Historian Simon Schama explores the world of British portraiture, delving into the past to reveal the nature of the art and its impact on social history. The presenter discusses the relevancy of portraits in terms of primal engagements with reading faces, describing how this instinct allows people to read a story through characteristics and presentation. Schama then finds examples of portraits that were used as a statement of power, a declaration of love, or for propaganda.
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Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art
Plot: Scholar and author Simon Schama profiles eight artistic mavericks -- Van Gogh, Picasso, Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner and Rothko -- in this limited series that delves into the creative process that produced cutting-edge masterpieces that changed how the world looks at art.

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Simon Schama's Shakespeare

Simon Schama's Shakespeare
Plot: British historian Simon Schama presents his view that it is impossible to understand how Shakespeare came to belong `to all time', without understanding just how much he was of his time. Shakespeare explored questions that are still asked today: What is this England? What makes this nation? Schama...
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The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama

The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama
Plot: From popular revolt to the obsession with the self, and even modern nationalism, Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy the Romantics have left on the modern world.
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Simon Schama: The Great Gallery Tours

Simon Schama: The Great Gallery Tours
Plot: Simon Schama conducts a virtual tour of four world-class galleries.

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Civilisations

Civilisations
Plot: Inspired by art historian Kenneth Clark's documentary series of the 1960s, `Civilisations' sees three experts travel the world to explore human creativity and the development of art through the ages. From the ancient city of Petra in Jordan to the wondrous temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, presenters...
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Schama on Rembrant

Schama on Rembrant
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The American Future: A History With Simon Schama

The American Future: A History With Simon Schama
Plot: Simon Schama travels through America to dig deep into the conflicts of its history.

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A Very British Renaissance

A Very British Renaissance
Plot: Art historian Dr James Fox explores how the Renaissance sparked a cultural revolution in Britain.
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Bought with Love: The Secret History of British Art Collections

Bought with Love: The Secret History of British Art Collections
Plot: Art historian Helen Rosslyn traces the stories of the people whose enthusiasm for art, sense of adventure and wealth built Britain's national collection and shaped the history of art of the nation.
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Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox

Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox
Plot: Art historian Dr James Fox traces the complexities of a variety of peoples and cultures in the Pacific, in order to understand the full impact of the west's exploration of these regions. He does this through a close examination of the original artworks, culture and lifestyle of several Pacific regions...
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