The High Art of the Low Countries(2013)
Overview
This 3 part series is presented by the British Art Critic, Andrew Graham-Dixon. He explores the Low Countries of the Netherlands and Belgium and how history has influenced the area's art, architecture and culture. Cloth was used in the area's first expression of art in the making of tapestries going back to the 14 th century. They were the No. 1 luxury item of the day. The Low Countries were well placed geographically for markets for their art.
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3 episodes • 2013
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3 episodes • 2013
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| 1 | Dream of Plenty | Apr 4, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Boom and Bust | Apr 11, 2013 | 0.0 |
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