Art of the Western World (1989)
Genres - Visual Arts, Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Art History |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
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Synopsis
A nine-part series that canvasses classic paintings, sculpture and architecture from the 13th to the 20th century, spanning ancient Greece and Rome to postmodern works by Jackson Pollock, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol. Filmed at 140 locations in 10 countries, the series is hosted by British historian Michael Wood.