Documentary

A History of Art in Three Colours

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.

Loading countdown...
PlaylistOverviewCreditsWatchReviewsSeasonsImagesVideosRecommendationsSimilar

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

A History of Art in Three Colours

First Air Date

July 25, 2012

Last Air Date

August 8, 2012

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC Productions

Networks

BBC Four

White
S01E03

White

In the Age of Reason, it was the rediscovery of the white columns and marbles of antiquity that made white the most virtuous of colours. For the flamboyant JJ Wickelmann and the British genius Josiah Wedgewood, white embodied all the Enlightenment values of justice, equality and reason.

View Episodes