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Civilisation. The smile of reason.

-----Another issue. 35 mm; Writer and narrator, Kenneth Clark; Surveys the development of western civilization during the 18th century as shown in the art and sculpture of Van Loo, David, De Troy, and Houdon. Points out the growth of humanitarianism and the prevailing belief that mankind would advance by conquering ignorance through reason and moderation
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Focuses on the Age of Reason. Examines the writings of Voltaire, the creation of encyclopedias, the creative role of women in the salons of France, the sculpture of Houdon, and the painting of Jacques Louis David. Views the birth of the United States, whose foundation in the Age of Reason is reflected in the career, both political and architectural, of Thomas Jefferson.

More in Civilisation Series

  1. Civilisation. The smile of reason.
  2. Fallacies Of Hope, The, Pt 1 1970
  3. Fallacies Of Hope, The, Pt 2 1970
  4. Frozen World, The, Pt 1 1970
  5. Frozen World, The, Pt 2 1970
  6. Grandeur And Obedience 1970
  7. Grandeur And Obedience, Pt 1 1970
  8. Grandeur And Obedience, Pt 2 1970
  9. Great Thaw, The, Pt 1 1970
  10. Great Thaw, The, Pt 2 1970
  11. Protest And Communication 1970
  12. Protest And Communication, Pt 1 1970
  13. Protest And Communication, Pt 2 1970
  14. Pursuit Of Happiness, The, Pt 1 1970
  15. Pursuit Of Happiness, The, Pt 2 1970
  16. Romance And Reality 1970
  17. Romance And Reality, Pt 1 1970
  18. Romance And Reality, Pt 2 1970
  19. The Fallacies Of Hope 1970
  20. The Great Thaw 1970
  21. The Pursuit Of Happiness 1970
  22. The Worship Of Nature 1970
  23. Worship Of Nature, The, Pt 1 1970
  24. Worship Of Nature, The, Pt 2 1970

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