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American Visions
Series about the history of American art, presented by art critic Robert Hughes.
1. The Republic of Virtue (59 mins)
- 8. The Age of AnxietyRobert Hughes focuses on work that responded to the Vietnam War and civil strife.59 mins
- 7. The Empire of SignsRobert Hughes examines America's development into the art capital of the west.59 mins
- 6. Streamlines and BreadlinesRobert Hughes considers America during the 1920s and 30s, including the Depression.58 mins
- 5. The Wave from the AtlanticRobert Hughes examines how poverty and slum life was often reflected in American art.59 mins
- 4. The Gilded AgeRobert Hughes considers how the Civil War industrialised society.59 mins
- 3. The Wilderness and the WestArt critic Robert Hughes looks at America's majestic landscapes.59 mins
- 2. The Promised LandRobert Hughes explains how America was shaped by Europeans.50 mins
- 1. The Republic of VirtueRobert Hughes explores how America sought architectural inspiration from Greece and Rome.59 mins
