How should art depict the relationship between man and God? How can art best express eternal values? Can you and should you portray the face of Christ? For over 1,000 years these were some of the questions which taxed the minds of the greatest artists of the early West. In this three-part series, art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon sets out to unravel the mysteries of art from the pre-perspective era.
Show Info
Schedule: Mondays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
When East Meets West
Episode 1x03; Aug 20, 2007
Andrew Graham-Dixon sets out to unravel the mysteries of the art of the pre-perspective era. He examines early Christian art and the reasons for its evolution.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x03: When East Meets West | Aug 20, 2007 | |
| 1x02: The Glory of Byzantium | Aug 13, 2007 | |
| 1x01: Painting Paradise | Aug 6, 2007 |
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