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The Best Episodes of A History of Art in Three Colours

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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.

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    A History of Art in Three Colours Season 1 Episode 1 - Gold
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    #1 - Gold

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    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.

    Director:Matt Hill
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A History of Art in Three Colours Season 1 Episode 2 - Blue
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    #2 - Blue

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    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. When, in the Middle Ages, the precious blue stone lapis lazuli arrived in Europe from the East, blue became the most exotic and mysterious of colours.

    Director:Matt Hill
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A History of Art in Three Colours Season 1 Episode 3 - White
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    #3 - White

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    In the Age of Reason, it was the rediscovery of the white columns and marbles of antiquity that made white the most virtuous of colours. For the flamboyant JJ Wickelmann and the British genius Josiah Wedgewood, white embodied all the Enlightenment values of justice, equality and reason.

    Director:Matt Hill
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Gold" is the best rated episode of "A History of Art in Three Colours". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Matt Hill and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/25/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blue".