Film

In this sweeping production, British art historian and broadcaster Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the art of the Low Countries. Examining the formation of a ground-breaking school of painting by artists such as Jan van Eyck and Hieronymus Bosch, Graham-Dixon then turns to the prosperous Dutch Golden Age of the seventeenth century that fostered the careers of Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, and others.

Explore the vibrant art and culture of Japan in two recent series from the BBC. Handmade in Japan follows contemporary artisans’ intricate production of traditional Japanese crafts: the Samurai sword, the kimono, and Mingei pottery. Offered in conjunction with the special exhibition From the Lands of Asia.

Explore the vibrant art and culture of Japan in two recent series from the BBC. In The Art of Japanese Life, Dr. James Fox examines how three core themes—nature, the city, and the home— have manifested in Japanese art and life through the centuries. Offered in conjunction with the special exhibition From the Lands of Asia.

Please note that this program is intended for a mature audience and contains some scenes of a sexual nature. Viewer discretion is advised.

From the time of China’s first emperor to the arrival of Buddhism and Christianity, and from the building of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City to clashes with the British Empire and the rise of communism, this six-part documentary chronicles the world’s oldest continuous culture. British historian Michael Wood narrates these visually sumptuous and conceptually dynamic episodes that explore contemporary life in China while charting the country’s rich history. Offered in conjunction with the special exhibition From the Lands of Asia.

From the time of China’s first emperor to the arrival of Buddhism and Christianity, and from the building of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City to clashes with the British Empire and the rise of communism, this six-part documentary chronicles the world’s oldest continuous culture. British historian Michael Wood narrates these visually sumptuous and conceptually dynamic episodes that explore contemporary life in China while charting the country’s rich history. Offered in conjunction with the special exhibition From the Lands of Asia.