The Second Moment of Creation -
civilizations

Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in the forging of humanity itself. Images and artifacts found in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and South America testify to the urge to develop civilizations. Liev Schreiber narrates.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 101

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About Civilizations:

Survey the history of art, from antiquity to the present, on a global scale.

Programs reveal the role art and creative imagination have played in forging humanity, and introduce viewers to works of beauty, ingenuity and illumination across cultures.

Watch Civilizations - Clips, Episodes & Previews

The Second Moment of Creation

Flights of Fancy

Art from Fiery Immolation

The Multitudes of the Displaced

How Do We Look?

God and Art

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Wed, Jan 22	11:00 A.M.	God and Art NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jan 26	12:00 P.M.	Renaissances NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jan 29	11:00 A.M.	Encounters NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 2	12:00 P.M.	Paradise On Earth NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Feb 5	11:00 A.M.	Paradise On Earth NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 9	12:00 P.M.	Color and Light NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Feb 12	11:00 A.M.	Color and Light NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 16	12:00 P.M.	The Cult of Progress NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Feb 19	11:00 A.M.	The Cult of Progress NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 23	12:00 P.M.	What Is Art (Good for)? NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Feb 26	11:00 A.M.	What Is Art (Good for)? NH Explore (11.2)