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40 Minutes, Scarfe's Follies
directed by Gerald Scarfe, 1936-; produced by Edward Mirzoeff, 1936-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 40 Minutes (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1988), 43 mins
This documentary, directed by Gerald Scarfe, follows Scarfe as he gives a tour of follies and proceeds to create his own.
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directed by Gerald Scarfe, 1936-; produced by Edward Mirzoeff, 1936-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 40 Minutes (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1988), 43 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Gerald Scarfe, follows Scarfe as he gives a tour of follies and proceeds to create his own.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Edward Mirzoeff, 1936-, British Broadcasting Corporation, Gerald Scarfe, 1936-
Author / Creator
Gerald Scarfe, 1936-
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
40 Minutes
Speaker / Narrator
Gerald Scarfe, 1936-
Topic / Theme
Architects, Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988 BBC Worldwide
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Camelot: Old 8097 Has Never Played
produced by William Kronick, 1934- and David M. Frank, fl. 1983, Multimedia Entertainment Inc. and Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 43 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Camelot: Old 8097 Has Never Played: Were King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table fictional characters or real people? This fascinating hour takes viewers on a ma...
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produced by William Kronick, 1934- and David M. Frank, fl. 1983, Multimedia Entertainment Inc. and Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 43 mins
Description
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Camelot: Old 8097 Has Never Played: Were King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table fictional characters or real people? This fascinating hour takes viewers on a magical quest through England and Wales in search of clues.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
William Kronick, 1934-, David M. Frank, fl. 1983, Multimedia Entertainment Inc., Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Jeremy duQuesnay Adams, 1933-2016, Bonnie Wheeler, fl. 1994, Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
Jeremy duQuesnay Adams, 1933-2016, Bonnie Wheeler, fl. 1994, Joseph, of Arimathea, Saint, Geoffrey of Monmouth, 1095-1155, Sir Thomas Malory, Arthur King
Topic / Theme
Fictional characters, Castles, Knights, Christianity, English people, Excavation, Archaeological sites, British
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Knights Templar
produced by Steven R. Talley, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Knights Templar: 900 years ago in the holy land of Muslims who fought the Crusaders suddenly were attacked by an unusual nightmare inspiring legions of armed force blad...
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produced by Steven R. Talley, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Description
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Knights Templar: 900 years ago in the holy land of Muslims who fought the Crusaders suddenly were attacked by an unusual nightmare inspiring legions of armed force blades monks entitled Knights Templar. Who were these mysterious war cross.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Steven R. Talley, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995, Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Charles Barber, 1943-, Henry Lincoln, Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
Malcolm Charles Barber, 1943-, Henry Lincoln, Hugues de Payens, 1070-1136, Philip IV of France, 1268-1314, Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090-1153, Jesus Christ, 0006-0033
Topic / Theme
Churches, Soldiers, Catholicism, Bible, Religious cults, Religious beliefs, Traditional history, Islam, Christianity, Knights
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Quest For The Holy Grail
produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of...
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produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Description
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of the Arthurian legend. Was it the vessel from which Christ shared wine at the Last Supper?
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995, Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Laurence Gardner, 1943-2010, Norris J. Lacy, 1940-, Caitlin Matthews, 1952-, John Matthews, 1948-, Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
Laurence Gardner, 1943-2010, Norris J. Lacy, 1940-, Caitlin Matthews, 1952-, John Matthews, 1948-, Mary Magdalene, Arthur, legendary King of England, Jesus Christ, 0006-0033
Topic / Theme
Jesus Christ, Religious practices, Religious faiths, Religious artifacts, Spirituality, Spiritual healing, Traditional history, Bible, Christianity, Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ca. 30 C.E., Europeans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Art of Russia, Episode 1, Out of the Forest
directed by Karen McGann, 1975-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by Karen McGann, 1975-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Russia, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 57 mins
Art historian Andrew Graham Dixon unlocks the mystery, variety and history of Russia's unique art in this compelling series. He begins with a celebration of the great age of the icon, when Russia was at its most intense and inward looking. Andrew then discovers Peter the Great's artistic revolution; relives the gl...
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directed by Karen McGann, 1975-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by Karen McGann, 1975-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Russia, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 57 mins
Description
Art historian Andrew Graham Dixon unlocks the mystery, variety and history of Russia's unique art in this compelling series. He begins with a celebration of the great age of the icon, when Russia was at its most intense and inward looking. Andrew then discovers Peter the Great's artistic revolution; relives the glory days of the Russian high baroque; and assesses the influence of "the Wanderers" - an extraordinary group of artists comparable to t...
Art historian Andrew Graham Dixon unlocks the mystery, variety and history of Russia's unique art in this compelling series. He begins with a celebration of the great age of the icon, when Russia was at its most intense and inward looking. Andrew then discovers Peter the Great's artistic revolution; relives the glory days of the Russian high baroque; and assesses the influence of "the Wanderers" - an extraordinary group of artists comparable to the Impressionists. The series concludes with a look at the tumultuous period of 20th century Russia, from the Revolution of 1917 to the present day.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Karen McGann, 1975-, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Karen McGann, 1975-, Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Art of Russia
Person Discussed
Peter I, 1672-1725, Andrei Rublev, 1360-1427
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 BBC Worldwide
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Art of Spain, Episode 1, The Moorish South
directed by Robin Dashwood, 1972-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Spain, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 53 mins
We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explore...
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directed by Robin Dashwood, 1972-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Spain, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 53 mins
Description
We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explores some of Europe's most important artists from Renaissance to Modernist - including Goya, Picasso, Dali, El Greco and Velasquez. And, g...
We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explores some of Europe's most important artists from Renaissance to Modernist - including Goya, Picasso, Dali, El Greco and Velasquez. And, going 'off the beaten track', he reveals rich insights into the culture and people who live and work with the greatest Spanish art and architecture every day. From Moorish art and the Islamic legacy on Spain and Europe to Modernism, Seville to Barcelona, food and wine, Andrew reveals that Spanish culture is every bit as rich as Italy's, with a more surprising edge.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Robin Dashwood, 1972-, Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Art of Spain
Person Discussed
Abd ar-Rahman, III, 0891-0961
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Islam, Flamenco, Moors, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 BBC Worldwide
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Big Build, The Castle Tower
produced by Fran Calderone and Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, in Big Build (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 47 mins
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifi...
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produced by Fran Calderone and Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, in Big Build (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 47 mins
Description
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifice.
What does it take to construct a Viking longboat? Or raise a looming stone tower like those that dotted the landscape of Medieval...
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifice.
What does it take to construct a Viking longboat? Or raise a looming stone tower like those that dotted the landscape of Medieval Europe?
THE BIG BUILD reaches back to the past for challenges and inspiration and tackles the ultimate 'how to' projects. Host and contractor Nick Mystrom enlists the help of experts from construction's most esoteric fields as he puts his hands on history.
Nick is in northern Idaho to erect a 2-story castle tower the way masons did a thousand years ago. But he's on a decidedly modern timetable, with less than three weeks to create what could take up to four years in the old days. Will Nick be able to relax and gaze upon the stars from atop the tower before reveal day? Will the weather cooperate? And what will the reaction be when Nick presents the tower to Kris and Chalon Frandsen, two self-proclaimed castle lovers?
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Fran Calderone, Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, Nick Mystrom
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Big Build
Speaker / Narrator
Nick Mystrom
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 1, Dark Beginnings
directed by Jonathan Mayo, fl. 2010; presented by Richard Taylor, 1967-; produced by Jonathan Mayo, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 33 mins
Richard Taylor visits Britain's early medieval churches to find out why the Anglo-Saxons and Normans continued to fill their sacred buildings with pagan images.
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directed by Jonathan Mayo, fl. 2010; presented by Richard Taylor, 1967-; produced by Jonathan Mayo, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 33 mins
Description
Richard Taylor visits Britain's early medieval churches to find out why the Anglo-Saxons and Normans continued to fill their sacred buildings with pagan images.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Mayo, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Jonathan Mayo, fl. 2010, Richard Taylor, 1967-
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Churches: How to Read Them
Topic / Theme
Christian
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 BBC Worldwide
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Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 2, Medieval Life
directed by Karen Selway, fl. 2007; presented by Richard Taylor, 1967-; produced by Karen Selway, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 32 mins
Richard Taylor uncovers evidence that shows how and why our parish churches came to play such a crucial role in the everyday life of the Middle Ages.
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directed by Karen Selway, fl. 2007; presented by Richard Taylor, 1967-; produced by Karen Selway, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 32 mins
Description
Richard Taylor uncovers evidence that shows how and why our parish churches came to play such a crucial role in the everyday life of the Middle Ages.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Karen Selway, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Karen Selway, fl. 2007, Richard Taylor, 1967-
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Churches: How to Read Them
Topic / Theme
Christian, British
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 BBC Worldwide
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Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 3, Medieval Death
directed by Karen Selway, fl. 2007; presented by Richard Taylor, 1967-; produced by Karen Selway, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 32 mins
Richard Taylor shows how churches were designed to give medieval people a way to escape death, with their Judgement scenes, cadaver tombs and crucifixion depictions. He explains why scenes of suffering on the cross became so prominent and why the instruments used in the persecution of Jesus were depicted in the de...
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directed by Karen Selway, fl. 2007; presented by Richard Taylor, 1967-; produced by Karen Selway, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Churches: How to Read Them, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 32 mins
Description
Richard Taylor shows how churches were designed to give medieval people a way to escape death, with their Judgement scenes, cadaver tombs and crucifixion depictions. He explains why scenes of suffering on the cross became so prominent and why the instruments used in the persecution of Jesus were depicted in the decoration of windows, floors and walls at such remarkable sites as Malvern Priory in Worcestershire. Taylor explains the medieval obsess...
Richard Taylor shows how churches were designed to give medieval people a way to escape death, with their Judgement scenes, cadaver tombs and crucifixion depictions. He explains why scenes of suffering on the cross became so prominent and why the instruments used in the persecution of Jesus were depicted in the decoration of windows, floors and walls at such remarkable sites as Malvern Priory in Worcestershire. Taylor explains the medieval obsession with purgatory and how this again transformed our churches with the building of elaborate chantry chapels, where Masses could be said to ease the journey of departed souls into heaven.
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Karen Selway, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Karen Selway, fl. 2007, Richard Taylor, 1967-
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Churches: How to Read Them
Topic / Theme
Christian
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 BBC Worldwide
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