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Art That Made Us Series 1 Episodes

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  1. Brilliant Isles

    8/8 New and more diverse voices emerge after the 1960s, enriching British art.

  2. Wars and Peace

    7/8 The savagery of the world wars changes British art forever.

  3. Rise of the Cities

    6/8 The industrial revolution forces artists to respond to upheaval in life and landscape.

  4. Consumers and Conscience

    5/8 In the 18th century, an age of exploitation stirs a growing social conscience.

  5. To Kill a King

    4/8 A splintering of politics and religion under the Stuarts leads to more questioning art.

  6. Queens, Feuds and Faith

    3/8 The religious revolution of the 16th century creates radical and surprising works of art.

  7. Revolution of the Dead

    2/8 Literature, music and art find creative renewal in the aftermath of the Black Death.

  8. Lights in the Darkness

    1/8 Contemporary artists encounter artworks from a period once known as the 'dark' ages.