The Age of Heroes
Series in which Alastair Sooke explores Greek art. He begins his journey in Crete at the palace of Knossos, and travels to Santorini to the 'Greek Pompeii'.
In the first episode Alastair Sooke explores the surprising roots of Greek art, beginning his journey in Crete at the palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur. He travels to Santorini to the 'Greek Pompeii', and finds gold in the fabled stronghold of Mycenae and dazzling remains from Greece's Dark Ages. Alastair discovers the beginnings of a defining spirit in Greek art, embracing mythology, a passion for symmetry, and an obsession with the human body.
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How art brought the Ancient Greeks together
Duration: 01:27
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The strange roots of Greek Art
Duration: 02:41
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00:31DJ Kappa
Intro: Hra Sa Zacina
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alastair Sooke |
| Writer | Alastair Sooke |
| Producer | David Vincent |
| Director | David Vincent |
| Executive Producer | Julian Birkett |
Broadcasts
- Wed 8 Apr 2015 21:00
- Thu 9 Apr 2015 02:30
- Tue 22 Nov 2016 20:00
- Wed 23 Nov 2016 01:30
- Mon 2 Oct 2017 02:00
- Tue 20 Mar 2018 00:00
- Mon 24 Sep 2018 01:00
- Sun 2 Jun 2019 23:55
- Thu 27 Feb 2020 00:00
- Sat 10 Jul 2021 19:00
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