Series1989·27m·7.0
The Western Tradition
Documentary
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.
Episodes
Details
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- PBS
- First aired
- 1989-01-01
- Last aired
- 1989-01-01
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 52
- Languages
- English
- Age rating
- —
- Production
- GBH
