How Art Made the World

2005

Documentary

TV Series

HOW ART MADE THE WORLD, a lively and provocative investigation into the far-reaching influence of art on society, airs on PBS over five consecutive Mondays, June 26-July 24, 2006. Check local listings. Acclaimed art historian and University of Cambridge lecturer Dr. Nigel Spivey hosts. Dr. Spivey takes viewers on a quest to comprehend mankind's unique capacity to understand and explain the world through artistic symbols. (pbs.org)

Directed by:

Nick Murphy

Starring:

David Attenborough

George Miller Nigel Spivey

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Documentary

AKA:

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Countries:

UK, USA

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2005

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Rated 19 Feb 2024

An accessible overview of some historically significant and defining artistic achievements. What makes it interesting is the underlying thesis that we can gain an enriched understanding of modern images by comparing these to ancient and even prehistoric images. Spivey suggests that many of the impulses and motivations for art-making are relatable, and I think it's very successful in making art history relevant to, potentially, a casual current day viewer.

Rated 19 Feb 2024

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