Art of America
★ 6 · 2011 · 60m · Documentary
Andrew Graham-Dixon embarks on his most ambitious journey yet, an exploration of the rich, exciting and diverse art history of the United States of America
Episodes
1. Looking for Paradise60m · Andrew Graham-Dixon looks at portraits of the Puritan settlers in Massachusetts.▶2. Modern Dreams60m · How visionary artists and architects helped America remove itself from Europe's shadow.▶3. What Lies Beneath60m · Andrew Graham-Dixon feels the pulse of contemporary American art from New York to LA.More Like This
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