This Is Civilisation

Series 1

Series Summary This Is Civilisation

Mathew Collings makes a personal selection of the greatest artistic moments and monuments from history to examine how they have shaped our world. He embarks on an epic journey, to stunning locations across Europe, Egypt, China and the United States, to explore the changing ways in which cultures of the past have shaped our civilisation. In doing so, he offers a unique perspective on today's social and political issues.

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Episodes (4)

  • Episode 1 Ye Gods bronze statue of Poseidon 5th century

    Whatever our religious beliefs, the feelings we have about…

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  • Episode 2 Feelings goyas saturn devouring his children

    This episode looks at how art came to express our human emotions and…

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  • Episode 3 Save Our Souls Rogier van der Weydens The Last Judgment

    The third programme in the series explores the impact of the…

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  • Episode 4 Uncertainty pablo picassos Guernica

    The final episode of Matthew Collings' epic sweep through the history…

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