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Art of China

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: July 30, 2014
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 3
  • Networks: BBC Four
  • Genres: Documentary
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Art of China(2014)

TMDB Rating: 8.3 (3 votes)

Overview

Andrew Graham-Dixon undertakes an epic journey to uncover the art of China.

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Season 1

3 episodes • 2014

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Episode 1Jul 30, 20140.0
2Episode 2Aug 6, 20140.0
3Episode 3Aug 13, 20140.0

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