Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude (2001)
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.
Director: Ben McPherson
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Cast
- Kirsty Wark - Narrator
Editing: Basil Comely, Duncan Hibberd
Production: BBC, RM Associates
Original Language: en
Themes
Renaissance Art and Da Vinci Genius
Keywords
painting, art, art history, special interest, documentary, historical documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude about?
- 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.
- Who directed Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude?
- Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude was directed by Ben McPherson.
- Who stars in Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude?
- Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude stars Kirsty Wark.
- How long is Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude?
- Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude?
- Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude is a Documentary, History film.
- What are the themes of Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude?
- The themes of Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude include: Renaissance Art and Da Vinci Genius.