Release Date: 2001-01-01
Runtime: 56
Languages:
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0
Genres: Documentary | History
Director: Ben McPherson
Description: The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the period's artists created a strong tradition surrounding the classical nude figure, which spread from th...The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the period's artists created a strong tradition surrounding the classical nude figure, which spread from the fine arts to more common forms of expression. The film explains how 19th-century artists were inspired by ancient Greek and Roman works to highlight the naked form, and how that was reflected in the evolving cultural attitudes toward sex.Read More
Production Companies:
BBC
RM Associates
