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The Hero as Artist

Episode 5 of 13

Kenneth Clark continues his personal reflections on civilisation with a look at individuals of genius, notably Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci.

Kenneth Clark continues his personal reflections on civilisation with a look at Papal Rome in the early 16th century.

Three great artists, Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci, are the chief protagonists in Clark's 'Individuals of Genius' theme. It takes him through the gardens and courtyards of the Vatican to the rooms decorated for the Pope by Raphael, and to the Sistine Chapel.

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Writer Kenneth Clark
Narrator Kenneth Clark
Director Ann Turner
Producer Michael Gill
Producer Peter Montagnon

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