Civilisation by Kenneth Clark
A Personal View
"Civilisation" is an in-depth exploration of Western art and culture from the Dark Ages to the twentieth century. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the major creative and intellectual movements in Western history, including the Reformation, the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Romantic era. The author uses art, literature, music, and architecture as a lens to explore the broader social, political, and economic context of each period, offering a rich and nuanced portrait of Western civilisation.
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- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 360
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 96th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)