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Art That Made Us

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Art That Made Us

An epic story of creativity. How works of art from Britain's past have shaped us. Some are surprising, others familiar - but all are at the heart of dramatic moments of change.

Series 1: 1. Lights in the Darkness (59 mins)

Series 1: 1. Lights in the Darkness
Contemporary artists encounter artworks from a period once known as the 'dark' ages.
59 mins
Series 1: 2. Revolution of the Dead
Literature, music and art find creative renewal in the aftermath of the Black Death.
59 mins
Series 1: 3. Queens, Feuds and Faith
The religious revolution of the 16th century creates radical and surprising works of art.
59 mins
Series 1: 4. To Kill a King
A splintering of politics and religion under the Stuarts leads to more questioning art.
59 mins
Series 1: 5. Consumers and Conscience
In the 18th century, an age of exploitation stirs a growing social conscience.
59 mins
Series 1: 6. Rise of the Cities
The industrial revolution forces artists to respond to upheaval in life and landscape.
59 mins
Series 1: 7. Wars and Peace
The savagery of the world wars changes British art forever.
59 mins
Series 1: 8. Brilliant Isles
New and more diverse voices emerge after the 1960s, enriching British art.
59 mins