Is Ancient Greek art just a collection of elegant works of marble, framed by a love of democracy and enlightened reasoning? Far from it. Art critic and journalist Alastair Sooke demonstrates it is in fact far more diverse and surprising - a multi-cultural mix of styles, techniques and materials that left no subject matter unexplored. Considered, thoughtful and enthralling, this series offers a fresh understanding and new perspective on an incredible period of art.
Is Ancient Greek art just a collection of elegant works of marble, framed by a love of democracy and enlightened reasoning? Far from it. Art critic and journalist Alastair Sooke demonstrates it is in fact far more diverse and surprising - a multi-cultural mix of styles, techniques and materials that left no subject matter unexplored. Considered, thoughtful and enthralling, this series offers a fresh understanding and new perspective on an incredible period of art.
General Note
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 01, 2015.
Content Note
Introduction: The Long Shadow: Treasures of Ancient Greece --(2:40) -- Aphrodite of Knidos -- (3:04) -- Displaying Aphrodite -- (2:39) -- Variations on the Theme -- (3:46) -- The Larrecou -- (3:18) -- The Renaissance -- (2:26) -- Michelangelo's Inspiration -- (2:43) -- Imposing Water Vase -- (2:51) -- Hamilton's Catalog of Discoveries -- (3:52) -- Jasperware -- (5:23) -- Bonaparte's Spoils of War -- (2:25) -- Greek Horses -- (3:57) -- The Louvre -- (3:58) -- Discobolus -- (2:25) -- Hitler's Glytothek -- (4:18) -- Race Politics -- (3:54) -- Nazi Corruption -- (4:08) -- Credits: The Long Shadow: Treasures of Ancient Greece -- (0:42).