The Moorish South
Andrew Graham-Dixon explores Spain's art history. He travels from Cordoba to Granada via Seville, examining the influence of Moorish culture.
Critic and art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon travels from southern to northern Spain to tell the story of some of Europe's most exciting and vital art. For 700 years, most of Spain was an Islamic state, and the south was its beating heart. Under the Moors, Spain became the most advanced, wealthy and populous country in Europe. Andrew travels to Cordoba, Seville and Granada, visiting beautiful Moorish palaces and mosques, telling the story of one of the most colourful and sophisticated cultures to ever appear in Europe.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Andrew Graham-Dixon |
Director | Robin Dashwood |
Producer | Robin Dashwood |
Executive Producer | Basil Comely |
Broadcasts
- Thu 31 Jan 2008 21:00
- Fri 1 Feb 2008 00:10
- Fri 1 Feb 2008 03:10
- Wed 6 Feb 2008 23:00
- Thu 7 Feb 2008 01:30
- Tue 13 May 2008 20:00
- Tue 13 May 2008 23:40
- Mon 30 Nov 2009 23:00
- Tue 8 Jun 2010 20:00
- Wed 9 Jun 2010 01:45
- Mon 12 Mar 2018 21:00
- Wed 14 Mar 2018 02:55
- Tue 12 Feb 2019 00:35
- Tue 30 Jul 2019 02:00