| Description |
4 videodiscs (approximately 670 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (34 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.) |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Performer |
Host, Sir Kenneth Clark. |
| Credits |
Editors, Roger Crittenden, Peter Heelas, Jesse Palmer, Michael Shah Dayan ; original music composed and conducted by Edwin Astley ; designer, Tony Cornell. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on television Feb. 23-May 18, 1969. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
The skin of our teeth -- The great thaw -- Romance and reality -- Man : the measure of all things -- The hero as artist -- Protest and communication -- Grandeur and obedience -- The light of experience -- The pursuit of happiness -- The smile of reason -- The worship of nature -- The fallacies of hope -- Heroic materialism. |
| Note |
Bonus features: Sir David Attenborough remembers the making of Civilisation; Photo gallery of behind-the-scenes stills. |
| Language |
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Civilization -- History.
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Art -- History.
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Europe, Western.
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Civilization, Western.
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Europe -- Civilization.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary -- Television series.
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Historical -- Television series.
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| Added Author |
Gill, Michael, 1923-2005
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Montagnon, Peter.
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Turner, Ann, 1927-
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Clark, Kenneth, 1903-1983.
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Astley, Edwin.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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BBC America.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container: Civilisation: a personal view by Lord Clark : the complete series |
| Added Title |
Civilisation (Television program)
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| ISBN |
1419834681 |
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9781419834684 |
| Standard No. |
794051260628 |
| Music No. |
E2606 Warner Home Video |
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