Tony Robinson's Time Travels — Season 1, Episode 10: Artistic Forces
60 min • 1 season, 11 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
Over the centuries art has influenced societies and altered viewpoints. In this episode Tony takes a fascinating spin through time and space to determine art's impact on history. He journeys back to the 1930s, to unravel the mystery of a phantom graffiti artist covering an Australian city with an enigmatic single word. In New Zealand, Tony sees how a famous movie director's vision dramatically transformed his hometown. In the 1970s Tony examines a controversial decision, which turned Australia's capital into a destination for more than just politics. And in 19th century Melbourne Tony unveils a scandalous painting that challenged society's prudish Victorian era values. From a female war artist on the frontline who dared to challenge the status quo, to the graffiti that saved a city's once dark and notorious laneways, the force of art reflects and shapes our world in surprising ways.
About Tony Robinson's Time Travels
From a Celtic queen to foul mouthed avant-garde actors, Tony meets the rebels whose fights for justice changed the course of history, and uncovers some spooky coincidences when he explores the twists of fate that have shaped our world.