Civilizations

Paradise on Earth

Passport Episode 6 | 53m 16s

Explore one of humanity’s deepest artistic urges: the depiction of nature. But landscape painting is seldom a straightforward portrayal of observed nature; it's a projection of dreams, idylls, escapes and refuges—the elusive paradise on earth.

Aired: 06/12/18

Expires: 03/31/26

Rating: TV-PG

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