The Western Tradition

Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.

Status: Ended

First Air Date: 1989-01-01

Origin Country: US

Total Episodes: 52

Number of Seasons: 1

Original Language: en

United States of America