Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
2001•56m•Released
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Director
Ben McPherson
Studio
BBC
Cast
Kirsty Wark
Narrator
Production
Company
BBC
Company
RM Associates
Producer
Ben McPherson
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