CinemaOSMovie · 2001 · 0h 56m

Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude

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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.

Directed byBen McPherson

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 56m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2001
Studios
BBCRM Associates

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Kirsty Wark

Kirsty Wark

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Ben McPherson
Produced by
Ben McPherson

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