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Art of America

Episode One

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS South Asia

In the first episode of this six-part series exploring the history of American art, British art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon embarks on an epic journey from east to west. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Paul Tilzey
Director:
Paul Tilzey
Series Producer:
Silvia Sacco
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely

Art of America

Episode Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America

British art critic Andrew Graham Dixon is in Philadelphia exploring one of the world's most expensive books - John James Audubon's exquisite Birds of America. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Paul Tilzey
Director:
Paul Tilzey
Series Producer:
Silvia Sacco
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely

Art of America

Episode Four

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia PacificLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Africa

Andrew Graham-Dixon uncovers the impact the Great Depression had on artists such as Edward Hopper and Arshile Gorky. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Ian Leese
Director:
Ian Leese
Series Producer:
Silvia Sacco
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely

Art of America

Episode Five

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Africa

Andrew Graham-Dixon feels the pulse of contemporary America. Beginning in Levittown - the first mass-produced suburb. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Ian Leese
Director:
Ian Leese
Series Producer:
Silvia Sacco
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely

Art of America

Episode Six

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS South AsiaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Africa

In the final part of his United States odyssey, Andrew Graham-Dixon visits the home of one of his favourite 20th century artists, the late Philip Guston. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Ian Leese
Director:
Ian Leese
Series Producer:
Silvia Sacco
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely

Art of America

Episode Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS South AsiaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin America

Andrew Graham-Dixon gets under the skin of the modern American metropolis, starting his journey at the Statue of Liberty, which he describes as a pioneering early skyscraper. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Paul Tilzey
Director:
Paul Tilzey
Series Producer:
Silvia Sacco
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely