Treasures Of Ancient Greece

Alastair Sooke explores the surprising roots of Greek art. He discovers the beginnings of a defining spirit in Greek art, embracing mythology, a passion for symmetry and an obsession with the human body.

Alastair Sooke unpicks the reasons behind the dazzling revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art, asking how the Greeks got so good so quickly.

Alastair Sooke explores the extraordinary afterlife of the Greek masterpieces that changed the course of western culture. People in succeeding centuries found inspiration in Ancient Greek art for their own ideals and ambitions.