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Civilizations

What Is Art Good For?

Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change.

07/03/2018 | Expires 04/01/2026 | Rating TV-PG

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What Is Art Good For?
Civilizations

What Is Art Good For?

Episode 9 | 52m 50sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change.

Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change and consider the question: Should art create a separate realm, a place of escape, or should it plunge into the chaos, transforming the way we see and live in the world?

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Civilizations

What Is Art Good For?

Episode 9 | 52m 50sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change and consider the question: Should art create a separate realm, a place of escape, or should it plunge into the chaos, transforming the way we see and live in the world?

07/03/2018 | Expires 04/01/2026 | Rating TV-PG

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