The Face of Britain by Simon Schama
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Documentary
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 5
avg.Runtime | 59 min
First EP | 2015-09-30
Last EP | 2015-10-28
Overview
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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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Oxford Film and Television
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2015-09-30
1
The Face of Power
2015-09-30
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at the eternal power of portraiture and sees how it can foster loyalty and control.
2
Faces of the People
2015-10-07
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at artists who have created images of people who would otherwise have been forgotten.
3
The Face of Fame
2015-10-14
Simon 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.
4
The Look of Love
2015-10-21
Simon 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.
5
The Face in the Mirror
2015-10-28
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Here, Simon looks at the complex motivations behind some of the most intriguing self-portraits.
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