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The Hero as Artist

Episode 5 of 13

Kenneth Clark continues his personal reflections on civilisation with a look at individuals of genius, notably Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci.

Kenneth Clark continues his personal reflections on civilisation with a look at Papal Rome in the early 16th century.

Three great artists, Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci, are the chief protagonists in Clark's 'Individuals of Genius' theme. It takes him through the gardens and courtyards of the Vatican to the rooms decorated for the Pope by Raphael, and to the Sistine Chapel.

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Credits

WriterKenneth Clark
NarratorKenneth Clark
DirectorAnn Turner
ProducerMichael Gill
ProducerPeter Montagnon

Broadcasts

  • Sun 23 Mar 196920:15
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 5 Aug 198319:45
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 6 Nov 199314:10
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 8 Mar 200519:10
    BBC Four
  • Wed 9 Mar 201122:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 13 Mar 201118:15
    BBC HD
  • Mon 29 Apr 202423:50
    BBC Four
  • Wed 1 May 202402:30
    BBC Four

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