Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the period's artists created a strong tradition surrounding the classical nude figure, which spread from the fine arts to more common forms of expression. The film explains how 19th-century artists were inspired by ancient Greek and Roman works to highlight the naked form, and how that was reflected in the evolving cultural attitudes toward sex.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2001
Runtime
0h 56m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude
Production Companies
BBC, RM Associates
Director
Ben McPherson
Description
The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the period's artists created a strong tradition surrounding the classical nude figure, which spread from the fine arts to more common forms of expression. The film explains how 19th-century artists were inspired by ancient Greek and Roman works to highlight the naked form, and how that was reflected in the evolving cultural attitudes toward sex.
