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Art That Made Us

An epic story of creativity. How works of art from Britain's past have shaped us. Some are surprising, others familiar - but all are at the heart of dramatic moments of change.

Series 1: 1. Lights in the Darkness (59 mins)

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  • Series 1: 1. Lights in the Darkness
    Contemporary artists encounter artworks from a period once known as the 'dark' ages.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 2. Revolution of the Dead
    Literature, music and art find creative renewal in the aftermath of the Black Death.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 3. Queens, Feuds and Faith
    The religious revolution of the 16th century creates radical and surprising works of art.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 4. To Kill a King
    A splintering of politics and religion under the Stuarts leads to more questioning art.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 5. Consumers and Conscience
    In the 18th century, an age of exploitation stirs a growing social conscience.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 6. Rise of the Cities
    The industrial revolution forces artists to respond to upheaval in life and landscape.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 7. Wars and Peace
    The savagery of the world wars changes British art forever.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 8. Brilliant Isles
    New and more diverse voices emerge after the 1960s, enriching British art.
    59 mins
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