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Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox

Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific with James Fox

Description: Art historian Dr James Fox traces the complexities of a variety of peoples and cultures in the Pacific, in order to understand the full impact of the west's exploration of these regions. He does this through a close examination of the original artworks, culture and lifestyle of several Pacific regions. The series kicks off with Fox looking into the story of Australia's indigenous culture and the impact of European colonisation, as well as their determination to maintain their own culture through art.
Genre: Documentary, History
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: September 10, 2018
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