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The High Art of the Low Countries
Description: Andrew Graham-Dixon tours the Low Countries, exploring how history has influenced the area's art, architecture and culture. Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2013 Number of seasons: 1 Number of episodes: 3 First episode air date: April 4, 2013
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