Aired Sunday July 3, 11:00pm - 12:00amon BBC Four

A History of Art in Three Colours

Series 1 Episode 1: Gold

Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colours gold, blue and white have stirred our emotions, changed the way we behave and even altered the course of history. For the very first civilisations and also our own, the yellow lustre of gold is the most alluring and intoxicating colour of all.

Category
Art / History
Original air date
2012-07-25
Cast and crew
  • Matt HillDirector
  • James FoxHost