A History of Art in Three Colours

2012NR1h 00m7.8

Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colors gold, blue and white have stirred our emotions, changed the way we behave and even altered the course of history.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Gold

Aired: Jul 25, 2012

For the very first civilisations and also our own, the yellow lustre of gold ...

Episode 2 Blue

Aired: Aug 1, 2012

Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colours gold, blue an...

Episode 3 White

Aired: Aug 8, 2012

In the Age of Reason, it was the rediscovery of the white columns and marbles...

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Info about A History of Art in Three Colours

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History