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An alternative history of the British Isles, told through art. Looking at 1,500 years and eight dramatic turning points, acclaimed artists and thinkers encounter key historic art works from across the UK that have shaped the history of the British Isles and inspired their own work.

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1. Lights in the DarknessNow viewing2022-04-0758mEpisode one immerses us in the turbulent era that followed the Roman occupation of Britain. After the Romans leave, waves of invasion reshape the Isles and their cultures: from glittering jewellery to carved stones to intricate manuscripts. Battles over identity and faith play out in art and culminate in the rise of a new vernacular language.
2. Revolution of the Dead2022-04-1459mEpisode two traces an alternative history of the Black Death of the Middle Ages. From the chaos of the Black Death comes creative renewal; survivors finding their voice through satire and a revived literature in English, including breakthrough works by women, and through new craft in cathedral building and stained glass.
3. Queens, Feuds and Faith2022-04-2159mEpisode three looks at the story of the 16th century religious revolution, as England and other parts of the British Isles turned to Protestantism.
4. To Kill a King2022-04-2858mA splintering of politics and religion in the British Isles under the Stuart kings leads to more questioning art, new science and architecture.
5. Consumers and Conscience2022-05-0558mIn the 18th century, trade and conquest funds an explosion of creativity, and art stirs a growing social conscience.
6. Rise of the Cities2022-05-1258mWith the industrial revolution transforming the British Isles, cities and country are divided and artists respond to the upheaval to lives and the landscape.
7. Wars and Peace2022-05-1959mThe world wars force artists to grapple with destruction and savagery, challenging conventions and the old imperial order, while those fleeing war bring new ideas to Britain.
8. Brilliant Isles2022-05-2659mIn the final episode of the series, an explosion of new voices from across the British Isles reinvents the arts, creating a richer, more diverse culture.

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David Threlfall
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Is Art That Made Us available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Art That Made Us have?

Art That Made Us has 1 season and 8 episodes.

When did Art That Made Us first air?

Art That Made Us first aired in 2022.

Is Art That Made Us still running?

Art That Made Us's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Art That Made Us?

Art That Made Us is classified as Documentary.