Civilisation. The complete series. a personal view by Kenneth Clark
(DVD)
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Published
New York : BBC America ;, [2006].
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 670 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (34 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.)
Status
Community College of Aurora - CentreTech - DVD
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
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| Community College of Aurora - CentreTech - DVD | DVD CIVI | 4 DVDs | On Shelf |
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| Spanish Peaks Library District - DVD | DVD 901.9 Civ | 4 Discs | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : BBC America ;, [2006].
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
883929126385, 794051260628
Notes
General Note
Originally broadcast on television Feb. 23-May 18, 1969.
General Note
Bonus features: Sir David Attenborough remembers the making of Civilisation; Photo gallery of behind-the-scenes stills.
Creation/Production Credits
Editors, Roger Crittenden, Peter Heelas, Jesse Palmer, Michael Shah Dayan ; original music composed and conducted by Edwin Astley ; designer, Tony Cornell.
Participants/Performers
Host, Sir Kenneth Clark.
Description
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.
Description
Disc One: Program 1: "Skin of our Teeth" looks at the Dark Ages; the six-hundred years following the fall of the Roman Empire. / Program 2: "Great Thaw" traces the re-awakening of European civilization in the 12th century, when Chartes Cathedral was built. / Program 3: "Romance and Reality" explores the later Middle Ages in France and Italy. / Program 4: "Man: the Measure of All Things" visits Florence and other Italian centers of the Renaissance.
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Disc Two: Program 5: "Hero As Artist" looks at how Pope Julius II sponsored men like Michelangelo and Raphael. / Program 6: "Protest and Communication" examines the effect of the Reformation in 16th century Europe. / Program 7: "Grandeur and Obedience" looks at Rome of the Counter Reformation and the work of Michelangelo and Bernini. / Program 8: "Light of Experience" explores the change of thought called the Enlightenment.
Description
Disc Three: Program 9: "Pursuit of Happiness" reflects on the music, art, and architecture of the 18th century. / Program 10: "Smile of Reason" traces the ideological journey from enlightenment to revolution and republicanism. / Program 11: "Worship of Nature" looks at how people in 18th century England turned from religion to a belief in the divinity of nature. / Program 12: "Fallacies of Hope" describes the disillusionment of artists of the Romantic movement.
Description
Disc Four: Program 13: "Heroic Materialism" links the engineers and scientists of the Industrial Revolution with the rise of social reformers and humanitarianism. / Special Features: Sir David Attenborough remembers the making of Civilisation; Photo gallery of behind-the-scenes stills.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
Language
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gill, M., Montagnon, P., Turner, A., Clark, K., & Astley, E. (2006). Civilisation. The complete series: a personal view by Kenneth Clark . BBC America ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Michael Gill et al.. 2006. Civilisation. The Complete Series: A Personal View By Kenneth Clark. BBC America.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Michael Gill et al.. Civilisation. The Complete Series: A Personal View By Kenneth Clark BBC America, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gill, Michael, et al. Civilisation. The Complete Series: A Personal View By Kenneth Clark BBC America ;, 2006.
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