Episode 2
Art history series. Amanda Vickery's journey reaches the 18th Century. The focus turns to the industrial powerhouse that is Britain and the French Court of Marie Antoinette.
Professor Amanda Vickery's journey to uncover the story of female creativity reaches the 18th Century. The focus turns to the industrial powerhouse that is Britain and the glittering French Court of Marie Antoinette. Despite being regarded as second class citizens when it came to art this was an era when ingenious women seized a galaxy of fresh opportunities to stamp their creativity on the age; from a designer who would revitalise the British silk industry to a painter who would immortalise the Ancien Regime.
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Seizing the creative power
Duration: 02:16
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Amanda Vickery |
| Executive Producer | Ross Wilson |
| Producer | Deborah Lee |
| Director | Deborah Lee |
Broadcasts
- Fri 23 May 2014 21:00麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Northern Ireland
- Mon 26 May 2014 23:35麻豆官网首页入口 Two Northern Ireland
- Thu 5 Jun 2014 00:50麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Northern Ireland & Wales
- Thu 5 Jun 2014 01:20麻豆官网首页入口 Two Northern Ireland
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