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Art of the Western World

10.01 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

First broadcast on October 2, 1989, these 18 original 30-minute episodes provide a panorama of 2000 years of architecture, painting and sculpture, and studies the art masterpieces as reflections of the Western culture that produced them.

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Seasons & Episodes

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The Legacy of Greece

Cast

MWMichael Wood
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter

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1998 · 7.9
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1985 · 7.4
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2007 · 8.9
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2005 · 7.5
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1979 · 7.0
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2020 · 10.0
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2008
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Art of the Western World isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in Art of the Western World?

Art of the Western World has 1 season in total (1 episodes).

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Yes — all 1 episodes across 1 season of Art of the Western World are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Art of the Western World?

Yes — Season 2 of Art of the Western World has been announced (release date to be confirmed).