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The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.
Seasons & Episode
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Episode 1 - Second Moment of Creation
March. 01,2018
A look at the formative role art and imagination have played in the forging of humanity.
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Episode 2 - How Do We Look
March. 01,2018
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Episode 3 - Picturing Paradise
March. 01,2018
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Episode 4 - The Eye of Faith
March. 01,2018
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Episode 5 - The Triumph of Art
March. 01,2018
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Episode 6 - First Contact
March. 01,2018
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Episode 7 - Radiance
March. 01,2018
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Episode 8 - The Cult of Progress
March. 01,2018
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Episode 9 - The Vital Spark
March. 02,2018
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