Civilisation. The complete series a personal view by Lord Clark.
DVD |
BBC Worldwide Americas ;
New York :
[2006].
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming - Beamsville | DVD 909 Civil DVD1780F | DVD | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
Art historian Sir Kenneth Clark presents an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considers to be the crucial phases of its development. This lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was broadcast in 1969.
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- ISBN: 1419834681
- ISBN: 9781419834684
- Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (ca. 670 min.) : digital sd., col. ; 12 cm. + 1 booklet (34 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.)videodiscvideorecording (DVD)videorecording
- Publisher: New York : BBC Worldwide Americas ; Burbank, Calif. : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2006].
- General Note: English SDH (Subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing).Home use only.Full screen (1.33:1) presentation.Bonus features: Sir David Attenborough remembers the making of Civilisation; Photo gallery of behind-the-scenes stills.Originally broadcast on television Feb. 23-May 18, 1969.
- Formatted Contents Note: The skin of our teeth -- The great thaw -- Romance and reality -- Man : the measure of all things -- The hero as artist -- Protest and communication -- Grandeur and obedience -- The light of experience -- The pursuit of happiness -- The smile of reason -- The worship of nature -- The fallacies of hope -- Heroic materialism.
- Creation/Production Credits Note: BBC TV ; Producers, Michael Gill and Peter Montagnon ; Writer, Lord Clark ; Directors, Michael Gill, Peter Montagnon, Ann Turner. ; Original music composed and conducted by Edwin Astley ; Designer, Tony Cornell. LINCOLN
- Participant or Performer Note: Host, Sir Kenneth Clark.