The Birth of Art
Tracing the origins of Egypt's unique visual style, Alastair Sooke treks across the Sahara and travels the Nile to find the rarely seen art of its earliest peoples.
In a visual treat taking in Egypt's greatest historical sites, Alastair Sooke tells the story of ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces. Tracing the origins of Egypt's unique visual style, he treks across the Sahara and travels the Nile to find the rarely seen art of its earliest peoples. Exploring how this civilisation's art reflected its religion, he looks anew at the Great Pyramid, and the statuary and painting of the Old Kingdom. Sooke is amazed by the technical prowess of ancient artists whose skills confound contemporary craftsmen.
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Introduction to The Birth of Art
Duration: 03:02
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alastair Sooke |
| Director | Tim Dunn |
| Producer | Tim Dunn |
| Executive Producer | Franny Moyle |
| Writer | Alastair Sooke |
Broadcasts
- Thu 9 Jan 201421:00
- Fri 10 Jan 201402:30
- Wed 15 Jan 201422:00
- Sat 19 Jul 201420:00
- Sun 20 Jul 201402:45
- Mon 21 Jul 201423:55
- Sat 11 Feb 201721:00
- Thu 16 Feb 201701:35
- Wed 28 Mar 201800:00
- Mon 11 Mar 201923:00
- Wed 8 Jan 202023:20
- Sat 28 Aug 202119:00
- Sat 22 Oct 202219:00
- Sun 23 Oct 202202:25
- Mon 20 Jan 202520:00
- Tue 21 Jan 202503:00
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