The Western Tradition (1989)

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.

Released Jan. 1, 1989 1560 min Episode 30 min 2+

Genres: Documentary, History

Keywords: tmdb.agriculture, tmdb.religion, tmdb.economics, tmdb.art, tmdb.demographic-movements

Production Companies: WGBH Boston

Network: PBS

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English