Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love
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In 1914, the suffragette Mary Richardson attacked the Rokeby Venus at the National Gallery in London. But why did this painting fire such outrage? Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind the Venus depicted in the painting, proving that this mythological figure is so much more than just an excuse for sensual nudity and chocolate-box romance. Because Venus Uncovered is the remarkable story of one of antiquity's most potent forces. And more than that - hers is the story of human desire, and how desire transforms who we are and how we behave.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2017-11-15
Runtime: 60 mins
Director: Mary Cranitch, Jack Macinnes
Writer: Bettany Hughes
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, History
Original title: Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love
Production Companies: BBC Four, SandStone Global Productions
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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