Summary Andrew Graham-Dixon looks at how artists were at the forefront of Germany's drive to become a single nation during the 19th century. He visits the coastal town Greifswald, the birthplace of influential landscape artist Caspar David Friedrich, and explores the art of the Prussian state, which spearheaded the unification of Germany in 1871. The episode ends with the outbreak of the World War I and the attempts of artists Franz Marc and Otto Dix to rationalise its catastrophic experiences.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Andrew Graham-Dixon
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Dec 5, 2010
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Germany
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary Andrew Graham-Dixon looks at how artists were at the forefront of Germany's drive to become a single nation during the 19th century. He visits the coastal town Greifswald, the birthplace of influential landscape artist Caspar David Friedrich, and explores the art of the Prussian state, which spearheaded the unification of Germany in 1871. The episode ends with the outbreak of the World War I and the attempts of artists Franz Marc and Otto Dix to rationalise its catastrophic experiences.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Dec 5, 2010
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Germany
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
