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.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Survey the history of art, from antiquity to the present, on a global scale. Civilizations reveals the role art and creative imagination have played in forging humanity, and introduce viewers to works of beauty, ingenuity and illumination across cultures. Liev Schreiber narrates.
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Cast & Crew
Simon Schama
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Liev Schreiber
Narrator
Jamal J. Elias
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Mary Beard
Presenter
David Olusoga
Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Civilisations has 1 season with 9 episodes.
Civilisations premiered on April 17, 2018.
No, Civilisations has ended. The final episode aired on July 3, 2018.
Civilisations originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Civilisations has a rating of 6.6/10 based on user reviews.
Civilisations is classified as Documentary.