Episodes

1: A New Reality

Mar 2, 2020

James Fox explores how technological advances in the early 20th century created new ways of seeing the world, making links between artists, film-makers, photographers and scientists.

2: Power Games

Mar 9, 2020

James Fox explores how mass communication and new technology helped 20th-century image-makers transform society, from Leni Riefenstahl’s propaganda films to the moon landings.

3: Seductive Dreams

Mar 16, 2020

James Fox examines how artists, film-makers and advertisers have used images to sell us fantasies of a better life.

4: Fake Views

Mar 23, 2020

James Fox examines how images have become more powerful – and less trusted – than ever before, from hyper-real paintings to movie special effects and deepfakes.

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