A History of Art in Three Colours

A History of Art in Three Colours

Gold (1x1)


Air date: Jul 25, 2012

For the very first civilisations and also our own, the yellow lustre of gold is the most alluring and intoxicating colour of all. From the midst of pre-history to a bunker deep beneath the Bank of England, Dr James Fox reveals how golden treasures made across the ages reflect everything we have held as sacred.

  • Premiered: Jul 2012
  • Episodes: 3
  • Followers: 4
  • Ended
  • BBC Four
  • Wednesday at 8