A History of Art in Three Colours - Season 1 - Eps 1: Gold
For the very first civilisations and also our own, the yellow lustre of gold is the most alluring and intoxicating colour of all. From the midst of pre-history to a bunker deep beneath the Bank of England, Dr James Fox reveals how golden treasures made across the ages reflect everything we have held as sacred.
About A History of Art in Three Colours
Title: A History of Art in Three Colours
First Air Date: 2012-07-25
Last Air Date: 2012-08-08
Status: Ended
Rating: 7/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: BBC Four
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC Productions
Synopsis
Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colours gold, blue and white have stirred our emotions, changed the way we behave and even altered the course of history.
Cast
James Fox
Self - Presenter
