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A History of Art in Three Colours

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About A History of Art in Three Colours

A History of Art in Three Colours is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Four on July 25, 2012. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "White", aired on August 8, 2012.

Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colours gold, blue and white have stirred our emotions, changed the way we behave and even altered the course of history.

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3 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2012 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago

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    3. White

    Finale

    In the Age of Reason, it was the rediscovery of the white columns and marbles of antiquity that made white the most virtuous of colours. For the flamboyant JJ Wickelmann and the British genius Josiah Wedgewood, white embodied all the Enlightenment values of justice, equality and reason.

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    2. Blue

    Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colours gold, blue and white have stirred our emotions, changed the way we behave and even altered the course of history. When, in the Middle Ages, the precious blue stone lapis lazuli arrived in Europe from the East, blue became the most exotic and mysterious of colours.

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    1. Gold

    For the very first civilisations and also our own, the yellow lustre of gold is the most alluring and intoxicating colour of all. From the midst of pre-history to a bunker deep beneath the Bank of England, Dr James Fox reveals how golden treasures made across the ages reflect everything we have held as sacred.

A History of Art in Three Colours FAQ

Will there be new episodes of A History of Art in Three Colours?

A History of Art in Three Colours has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 8, 2012.

When did the latest episode of A History of Art in Three Colours come out?

The most recent episode of A History of Art in Three Colours, Season 1 Episode 3 "White", aired on August 8, 2012.

How many seasons of A History of Art in Three Colours are there?

A History of Art in Three Colours has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did A History of Art in Three Colours first air?

A History of Art in Three Colours first aired on BBC Four on July 25, 2012.

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