The Face of Britain by Simon Schama
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.
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- Ep 1
1.The Face of Power
30-09-201559mSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at the eternal power of portraiture and sees how it can foster loyalty and control.
- Ep 2
2.Faces of the People
07-10-201559mSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at artists who have created images of people who would otherwise have been forgotten.
- Ep 3
3.The Face of Fame
14-10-201559mSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at portraits of the famous and examines the celebrated faces of Britain's past and present.
- Ep 4
4.The Look of Love
21-10-201559mSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon explores how love portraits allow us to fulfil our craving to keep the ones we love close to us.
- Ep 5
5.The Face in the Mirror
28-10-201559mSimon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Here, Simon looks at the complex motivations behind some of the most intriguing self-portraits.
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