The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the period's artists created a strong tradition surrounding the classical nude figure, which spread from the fine arts to more common forms of expression. The film explains how 19th-century artists were inspired by ancient Greek and Roman works to highlight the naked form, and how that was reflected in the evolving cultural attitudes toward sex.
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Kirsty Wark
Crew: Ben McPherson (Director), Ben McPherson (Producer), Basil Comely (Editor), Doug Dreger (Sound), Michael Barrett (Sound), Anthony Wornum (Sound)
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Studio: BBC, RM Associates
Runtime: 56 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 2001
IMDb: 10
