How Art Made the World: Embark on a thrilling journey through time and five continents to the heart of creativity. Fusing social history politics science nature archaeology and religion this international landmark series unravels a universal mystery - why the world around us looks like it does. Modern-day mysteries are answered by journeying back to the beginning of civilisation via some of the most amazing man-made creations in the world.A strong narrative thread drives through each film as exciting scientific demonstrations reveal how our minds and those of our ancient ancestors relate to art. Beautiful surprising compelling and above all relevant with a visual ambition worthy of its epic subject-matter this awe-inspiring adventure will appeal not only to art lovers but to anyone who has ever wondered about humanitys place in the world. Programme One - More Human Than Human...One image dominates our contemporary world above all others: the human body. How Art Made the World travels from the modern world of advertising to the temples of classical Greece and the tombs of ancient Egypt to solve the mystery of why humans surround themselves with images of the body that are so unrealistic.

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Documentary, History