Civilizations. Episode 2, How do we look? /

Explore the many functions of the human image in art. Portraits, paintings and sculptures, life-size and colossal, perform a role - assuaging loss, expressing strength, inspiring fear - and were instrumental in depicting the body today.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Hill, Matthew (Producer) (Director, Producer), Schreiber, Liev (Narrator), Beard, Mary, 1955- (Screenwriter)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), 2018.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	Art > History. Arts > History. Civilization > History. Humanity in art > History. Art > Histoire. Arts > Histoire. Civilisation > Histoire. art history. Art. Arts. Civilization. Humanity in art. Documentary television programs. Historical television programs. History. Nonfiction television programs.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

Description
Summary:	Explore the many functions of the human image in art. Portraits, paintings and sculptures, life-size and colossal, perform a role - assuaging loss, expressing strength, inspiring fear - and were instrumental in depicting the body today.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed September 28, 2018).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (54 min.)
Playing Time:	00:53:28