How the Devil Got His Horns: A Diabolical Tale
Alastair Sooke explores how, in the centuries between the birth of Christ and the Renaissance, visual interpretations of the Devil evolved as he appeared in many different guises.
Art historian and critic Alastair Sooke reveals how the Devil's image was created by artists of the Middle Ages. He explores how, in the centuries between the birth of Christ and the Renaissance, visual interpretations of the Devil evolved, with the embodiment of evil appearing in different guises - tempter, tyrant, and rebellious angel. Alastair shows how artists used their imaginations to give form to Satan, whose description is absent from the Bible.
Exploring some of the most remarkable art in Europe, he tells the stories behind that art and examines the religious texts and thinking which inspired and influenced the artists. The result is a rich and unique picture of how art and religion have combined to define images of good and evil.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Writer | Alastair Sooke |
Presenter | Alastair Sooke |
Producer | Dominic Gallagher |
Director | Dominic Gallagher |
Executive Producer | Ross Harper |
Broadcasts
- Mon 29 Oct 2012 21:00
- Tue 30 Oct 2012 02:10
- Sun 4 Nov 2012 00:20
- Tue 6 Nov 2012 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD
- Thu 14 Jan 2016 01:00
- Wed 15 Jun 2016 02:00
- Wed 18 Jan 2017 00:55