Civilisation [videorecording] : a personal view by Kenneth Clark : the complete series / BBC TV ; produced by Michael Gill and Peter Montagnon ; written by Lord Clark ; directed by Michael Gill, Peter Montagnon, Ann Turner.

Material type: FilmFilmPublication details: New York : BBC America ; Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2005.Description: 4 x DVD ; 670 minsUniform titles:
  • Civilisation.
Subject(s): Summary: Art historian Sir Kenneth Clark presents an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considers to be the crucial phases of its development. This lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was broadcast in 1969.
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Art historian Sir Kenneth Clark presents an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considers to be the crucial phases of its development. This lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was broadcast in 1969.

Originally broadcast on television Feb. 23-May 18, 1969.

Originally broadcast on television Feb. 23-May 18, 1969. Bonus features: Sir David Attenborough remembers the making of Civilisation; Photo gallery of behind-the-scenes stills; 36 p. illustrated booklet of viewing notes.

Credits: Editors, Roger Crittenden, Peter Heelas, Jesse Palmer, Michael Shah Dayan ; original music composed and conducted by Edwin Astley ; designer, Tony Cornell.

Performer(s): Host, Sir Kenneth Clark.

The skin of our teeth -- The great thaw -- Romance and reality -- Man : the measure of all things -- The hero as artist -- Protest and communication -- Grandeur and obedience -- The light of experience -- The pursuit of happiness -- The smile of reason -- The worship of nature -- The fallacies of hope -- Heroic materialism.

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