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In 1966 BBC Television embarked on its most ambitious documentary series to date. The eminent art historian Lord Clark was commissioned to write and present an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considered to be the crucial phases of its development. Civilisation: A Personal View By Lord Clark would be more than two years in the making, with filming in over 100 locations across 13 countries. The lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was first transmitted in 1969.
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, Clark's compelling narrative is accompanied by breathtaking colour photography of Europe's greatest landmarks. This 'history of ideas as illustrated by art and music' remains the benchmark for the numerous programmes it inspired.
- BBC
- Ann Turner
- Peter Montagnon
- Michael Gill
- E
- Aspect Ratio 4:3
English for the deaf and hard of hearing
- English
- 4
- 2
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In 1966 BBC Television embarked on its most ambitious documentary series to date. The eminent art historian Lord Clark was commissioned to write and present an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considered to be the crucial phases of its development. Civilisation: A Personal View By Lord Clark would be more than two years in the making, with filming in over 100 locations across 13 countries. The lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was first transmitted in 1969.
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, Clark's compelling narrative is accompanied by breathtaking colour photography of Europe's greatest landmarks. This 'history of ideas as illustrated by art and music' remains the benchmark for the numerous programmes it inspired.
- BBC
- Ann Turner
- Peter Montagnon
- Michael Gill
- E
- Aspect Ratio 4:3
English for the deaf and hard of hearing
- English
- 4
- 2
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Great Series
This early BBC2 colour documentary series is really enjoyable. Alan Clark gives his overview on the art and culture of Europe and its export to America. It starts with its beginnings with the Greeks and Romans. He takes us to many locations and shows and discusses the art and life of the times with the intellectual influences at work. There is no rush and often times when all is quiet while the camera explores a ceiling, painting or sculpture. There is a great use of music relevant to the time and place being discussed. Also, there is no theme music - he uses music from the era under discussion in that episode. (Putting on the subtitles tells you what the music is!) There is plenty of food for thought with this series. You may not agree with his opinions, but it will stir you to think about art, culture and history - and hopefully make you think and learn lessons for our own times.
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