The Story of the Nude
Humans have been drawing nudes for almost 30,000 years. Kate Bryan explores six decades of 大象传媒 archive to discover how television has influenced our understanding of the nude.
In early history, nudes were gods or heroes. Since then, the nude has often been about sex but also a powerful influence on how we view the body.
Art historian Kate Bryan explores six decades of 大象传媒 archive to discover how television has influenced our understanding of the nude and how our attitudes have changed.
As she examines the archives, Kate finds that while beauty and sexuality are never far away, artists have always used the nude as a vehicle to defy conventions. The programme also reveals how our attitudes to nudity have changed over time.
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Talk Talk
Eden
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Sarah Walker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, Roger Norrington
Arne: Rule Britannia
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Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Harold En Italie, Op. 16: IV. Orgie Des Brigands
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience
3rd Stone From The Sun
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Portishead
Wandering Star
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Portishead
Pedestal
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kate Bryan |
| Interviewed Guest | Louisa Buck |
| Interviewed Guest | Rowan Pelling |
| Interviewed Guest | Ben Street |
| Executive Producer | Emma Parkins |
| Executive Producer | Ed Stobart |
| Director | Sam Challenger |
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