Exploring Rome.
The abolition of slavery.
With Kirsty Lang.
Followed by Weather
One of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, Lartigue worked in virtual obscurity until 1962, when a chance meeting revealed his work to the world. As the Hayward Gallery launches the first ever retrospective in the UK, Nick Danziger explores some of the Frenchman's images.
3/4. The year America gained independence -1776 - was the era of portrait painter Charles Wilson and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
1/3.
Vanessa Engle looks at the art world in Britain during the decade, beginning with two galleries that found themselves at the epicentre of 60s culture.
The surreal side of St Petersburg.
The Russia Season concludes tomorrow from 8.30pm.