CinemaOSSeries · 1989 · 1 Season · TV-G

The Western Tradition

70%(1)IMDbDocumentary

Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.

Created byEugen Weber

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Ended
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EN
First aired
January 1, 1989
Last aired
January 1, 1989
Seasons
1
Episodes
52
Network
PBS

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