Dr. James Fox delves into the impact of the colors gold, blue, and white as seen through the eyes of artists, revealing how they have influenced our feelings, shaped our actions, and even transformed historical events. During the Middle Ages, the arrival of the rare blue stone lapis lazuli from the East made blue the most enchanting and enigmatic color in Europe.
Show
A History of Art in Three Colours
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Aug 01, 2012