Civilisations
Series Overview
The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 9 Episodes
60 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Tue, Apr 17, 2018
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “What is Art Good For?”
Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change and consider the question: Should art create a separate realm, a place of escape, or should it plunge into the chaos, transforming the way we see and live in the world?
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CIVILIZATIONS | Official Trailer | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonty Claypole, Denys Blakeway, Mark Bell, Michael Jackson
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Civilisations about?
The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.
How many seasons does Civilisations have?
Civilisations comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Civilisations?
Key cast members in Civilisations include Liev Schreiber.
Who created or directed Civilisations?
Civilisations was developed and directed by Not specified.