Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude (2001)

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Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
StarringKirsty Wark
DirectorBen McPherson
NR 56 minJan 1st, 2001History, Documentary
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Plot
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.

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Theatrical Release:January 1st, 2001
Original Language:English
Production Companies:BBC, RM Associates
documentaryartpaintinghistorical documentaryart historyspecial interest