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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2001-01-01
Runtime: 56 mins
Director: Ben McPherson
Spoken language:
Genres: Documentary, History
Original title: Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
Production Companies: BBC, RM Associates
Production Countries:
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