Civilisation: 10 -- The Smile of Reason (1969)
1969 · Feature film · 51 min
Synopsis
Surveys the development of western civilization during the 18th century as shown in the art and sculpture of Van Loo, David, De Troy, and Houdon. Points out the growth of humanitarianism and the prevailing belief that mankind would advance by conquering ignorance through reason and moderation
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Details
- Running time
- 51 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Educational Films, Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Eighteenth century
- Art, Modern
