The Face of Britain by Simon Schama
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.
Cast: Simon Schama
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Season 1
5 episodes
- 1. The Face of PowerSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at the eternal power of portraiture and sees how it can foster loyalty and control.CC59minSep 30, 2015
- 2. Faces of the PeopleSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at artists who have created images of people who would otherwise have been forgotten.CC59minOct 7, 2015
- 3. The Face of FameSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at portraits of the famous and examines the celebrated faces of Britain's past and present.CC59minOct 14, 2015
- 4. The Look of LoveSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon explores how love portraits allow us to fulfil our craving to keep the ones we love close to us.CC59minOct 21, 2015
- 5. The Face in the MirrorSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Here, Simon looks at the complex motivations behind some of the most intriguing self-portraits.CC59minOct 28, 2015
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The Face of Britain by Simon Schama
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Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.
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- Cast
- Simon Schama
- Studio
- Oxford Films
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English
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