The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

  • 2015
  • 1 Seasons
  • 5 Episodes
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Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.

The Face of Britain by Simon Schama
Seasons
The Face in the Mirror
5. The Face in the Mirror
October 28, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Here, Simon looks at the complex motivations behind some of the most intriguing self-portraits.
The Look of Love
4. The Look of Love
October 21, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon explores how love portraits allow us to fulfil our craving to keep the ones we love close to us.
The Face of Fame
3. The Face of Fame
October 14, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at portraits of the famous and examines the celebrated faces of Britain's past and present.
Faces of the People
2. Faces of the People
October 07, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at artists who have created images of people who would otherwise have been forgotten.
The Face of Power
1. The Face of Power
September 30, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at the eternal power of portraiture and sees how it can foster loyalty and control.
Description
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.
  • Premiere Date
    September 30, 2015
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