Learning on ScreenPompeii AD 79
- Synopsis
- An introductory television programme produced to coincide with the Pompeii AD 79 Exhibition at Burlington House. John Ward-Perkins, Academic Advisor to the Exhibition and formerly Director of the British School at Rome, discusses Pompeiian art with Dr Lionel Butler, Principal of Royal Holloway College and a medieval historian of distinction. The programme is illustrated with examples of the works on display and sets Pompeiian art in its historical, aesthetic and social context.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. b&w. 43 min.
- Year of production
- 1976
- Availability
- Sale
- Uses
- Introductory courses in classical studies, ancient history and archaeology.*
- Subjects
- Archaeology
- Keywords
- Roman antiquities
Credits
- Director
- David Sharp
- Producer
- David Sharp
- Contributor
- David Sharp
- Cast
J Ward-Perkins Lionel Butler
Production Company
- Name
University of London Audio-Visual Centre
- Notes
- Closed down.
Distributor
- Name
Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
- services@bufvc.ac.uk
- Web
- http://bufvc.ac.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 3743 2345
- Address
- York House
221 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9UZ - Notes
- The Learning on Screen distribution library is currently only available in part. Please contact us with any individual queries. The two series of InterUniversity History Film Consortium films which make extensive use of archive footage been digitised for free, online viewing by UK HE institutions - see Learning on Screen InterUniversity History Film Consortium Films (qv).
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