Kara Walker | Civilisations

Simon Schama explores the fate of art in the profit-driven world, looking at the rise of art as a tradeable commodity.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 2'36''
  • Broadcast year: 2018
Curriculum Connection
  • Art & Design | America, 1713-1975 | Life in the United States of America, 1910-33 | Life for minority groups
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Licence: ERA Licence required

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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Civilisations
  • Series: 1
  • Episode: The Vital Spark
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