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Series 1: 1. The Story of the Nude
In early history, nudes were gods or heroes. Since then, the nude has often been about sex but also a powerful influence on how we view the body.\n\nArt historian Kate Bryan explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how television has influenced our understanding of the nude and how our attitudes have changed.\n\nAs she examines the archives, Kate finds that while beauty and sexuality are never far away, artists have always used the nude as a vehicle to defy conventions. The programme also reveals how our attitudes to nudity have changed over time.
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