Treasures of Ancient Greece

Season 1

TV-G
Series in which Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.

Where to Watch Season 1

3 Episodes

  • The Age of Heroes
    E1
    The Age of HeroesAlastair Cooke examines the precursor cultures of classical Greece, starting in Minoan Crete, where the archaeological discovery of Cnossos's palace showed a vibrant world focused on Homeric mythology and sensuality, as on contemporary Santorini, the 'Greek Pompeii'. The gold treasure in the cyclops-size ruins of Mycene on the Peloponnese represents a later phase, grim and warlike.
  • The Classical Revolution
    E2
    The Classical RevolutionAlastair unpicks the reasons behind the revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art.
  • The Long Shadow
    E3
    The Long ShadowAlastair Sooke explores the extraordinary afterlife of the Greek masterpieces that changed the course of western culture.

Cast of Season 1

  • Alastair SookeSelf - Presenter

 

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