Civilisations

This genre-defining series explores the global history of art as the driving force for civilisation. Specialist filming techniques capture the majestic scale of the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia, and pick out the exquisite detail of Michelangelo's Basilica of St Peter. Until now, these illuminating creations have been remote. Now you can immerse yourself in their awe-inspiring craftsmanship, as great masterpieces are brought closer and made clearer than ever before.

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Pierce Brosnan shines a light into the life and legacy of Ireland's greatest painter, Jack B. Yeats.

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Paul Gauguin is one of the world’s most popular – and controversial – artists. Instantly recognisable, his paintings are in galleries across the globe and have been adored for their colourful beauty.

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Join esteemed historian Simon Schama as he shares the brilliant stories behind key masterworks from Caravaggio to Picasso.

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In this compelling docudrama, Angelica Huston narrates as Kevin Kline gives voice to the pioneering artist and original fame-seeker James McNeill Whistler.

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Actor Eddie Redmayne explores artworks inspired by warfare and asks: Where does artistic expression end and propaganda begin?

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Titian’s ''Love, Desire, and Death'' unite after 450 years in London's National Gallery.

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Civilisations