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Kenneth Clark : life, art and Civilisation / James Stourton

by James Stourton

This biography documents the life of Kenneth Clark, the art historian and National Gallery director who created the television series Civilisation. It explores his public role in shaping British arts policy and his complex personal and social life.

Accession 24632 ISBN 9780007493449 Publisher William Collins (publisher)
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