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How Art Made the World

Season 1 Episode 2: The Day Pictures Were Born

The next episode delves into the mysteries of our ancient past, exploring the sudden appearance of image-making and symbolism around 35,000 years ago, a period known as the "creative explosion."

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 More Human Than Human

1. More Human Than Human

Aired: May 26, 2005

The human form is a common theme in visual media, but the depictions often fa...

Episode 3 The Art of Persuasion

3. The Art of Persuasion

Aired: Jun 10, 2005

The origins of visual advertising in political campaigns stretch back to anci...

Episode 4 Once Upon a Time

4. Once Upon a Time

Aired: Jun 17, 2005

The art of storytelling has remained a timeless tradition, with its roots dat...

Episode 5 To Death and Back

5. To Death and Back

Aired: Jun 24, 2005

Death has been a recurring theme in human history, with artistic depictions a...

Info about How Art Made the World

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary