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Civilisation

Season 1 Episode 5: The Hero as Artist

Art historian Kenneth Clarke delves into Rome's 16th-century artistic treasures, following the innovative journeys of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Skin of Our Teeth

1. The Skin of Our Teeth

Aired: Feb 23, 1969

The next episode delves into the Dark Ages, examining the pivotal events and ...

Episode 2 The Great Thaw

2. The Great Thaw

Aired: Mar 2, 1969

The 12th century reaches its peak with the breathtaking creation of the iconi...

Episode 3 Romance and Reality

3. Romance and Reality

Aired: Mar 9, 1969

The next episode delves into the Gothic era, highlighting its remarkable arti...

Episode 5 The Hero as Artist

5. The Hero as Artist

Aired: Mar 23, 1969

Art historian Kenneth Clarke delves into Rome's 16th-century artistic treasur...

Episode 10 The Smile of Reason

10. The Smile of Reason

Aired: Apr 27, 1969

The next episode explores the profound impact of the Enlightenment on Western...

Episode 13 Heroic Materialism

13. Heroic Materialism

Aired: May 18, 1969

The relentless pursuit of wealth and success has surprisingly given rise to a...

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Info about Civilisation

Network: BBC Two

Production Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy

Genres:War, Documentary, Music, History