A History of Art in Three Colours(2012)
Overview
Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colours gold, blue and white have stirred our emotions, changed the way we behave and even altered the course of history.
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Season 1
3 episodes • 2012
Season 1
3 episodes • 2012
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold | Jul 25, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blue | Aug 1, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 3 | White | Aug 8, 2012 | 0.0 |
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