Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
Watch Movies Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude HD 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.
- Year: 2001
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- Genre: Documentary, History
- Studio: BBC, RM Associates
- Director: Ben McPherson
- Cast: Kirsty Wark
