The BBC is looking back at the history and impact of the original series he presented on BBC Two in 1969, to coincide with Tate Britain’s exhibition Kenneth Clark: Looking For Civilisation.

Art historian Kenneth Clark reflects on the significance of Notre-Dame in his 1969 television series Civilisation. "What is civilisation?" he asks, while standing in front of the cathedral.

Lord Clark’s 1969 television series Civilisation has been given a warning note by the BBC for reflecting the “standards and attitudes” of its time. The art historian’s groundbreaking ...

The BBC is looking back at the history and impact of the original series he presented on BBC Two in 1969, to coincide with Tate Britain’s exhibition Kenneth Clark: Looking For Civilisation.