Civilizations

Actor Liev Schreiber narrates this nine-part series that explores the power of art throughout history, from the earliest civilizations to present day. Filmed on six continents -- Africa, Asia Australasia, Europe and North and South America -- the series uses drone and camera movement as well as macro-photography to allow viewers to immerse themselves in the featured locations and to bring remote objects up close to highlight their detail, craftsmanship and artistry. Some segments include the human form in art, landscape painting, and art in the age of revolution, war and scientific change.

Schedule

  • Civilizations: TVSS: Iconic

    Civilizations

    The Cult of Progress

    Monday
    Dec 29

    1 Hour

    The rise and fall of progress as an ideology; the civilizing project's contradictions trouble European artists.
  • Civilizations: TVSS: Iconic

    Civilizations

    The Second Moment of Creation

    Tuesday
    Jan 6

    1 Hour

    The formative role of art on a global scale; images and artifacts found in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and South America; narrator Liev Shreiber.
  • Civilizations: TVSS: Iconic

    Civilizations

    How Do We Look?

    Wednesday
    Jan 7

    1 Hour

    The many functions of the human image in art, and the role of portraits, paintings and sculptures in forming early civilizations.

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