Title:
Civilisation. The complete series a personal view by Kenneth Clark
Author:
Gill, Michael, 1923-2005.
Edition:
[DVD version].
Publication Information:
New York : BBC America ; Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2006]
Physical Description:
4 videodiscs (approximately 670 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
Art historian Sir Kenneth Clark presents an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considers to be the crucial phases of its development. This lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was broadcast in 1969.
General Note:
Originally broadcast on television Feb. 23-May 18, 1969.
Bonus features: Sir David Attenborough remembers the making of Civilisation; Photo gallery of behind-the-scenes stills.
Language:
English
Contents:
skin of our teeth -- great thaw -- Romance and reality -- Man: the measure of all things -- hero as artist -- Protest and communication -- Grandeur and obedience -- light of experience -- pursuit of happiness -- smile of reason -- worship of nature -- fallacies of hope -- Heroic materialism -- Special features.
Added Uniform Title:
Civilization (Television program)
ISBN:
9781419834684
UPC:
794051260628
Format :
DVD
