Summaries

An extraordinary cultural tour through the centuries. Kenneth Clark's landmark 1969 series, offering his personal perspective on the history of western art and philosophy.

Sir Kenneth Clarke guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark ages to the present day, we consider civilisation's articulations and expressions in some of man's finest works of art.—Roman Gronkowski

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Keywords
  • tv mini series
  • intelligence
  • art documentary
  • history documentary
  • documentary series
Genres
  • History
  • War
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 22, 1969
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-G
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Tech specs

Runtime
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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