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Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude

Jan 1, 2001 · 56m
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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.

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Kirsty Wark
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Directed by Ben McPherson

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Original language
EN
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BBC, RM Associates
Country
US

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