How is it possible to capture another world or time in a canvas, sculpture, photograph or sketchbook? What do these works tell us about how the artist views their own culture? And how does it cause us to reflect on our own?

From the art and architecture inspired by the revered remains of Palmyra, to the impact of the 18th Century Grand Tour, we find out how Western aesthetics have evolved, and ask how photography may make the realities of war and faraway cultures tangible.

Guests include Professor Jeremy Black from the University of Exeter and Photographer Sophie Gerrard.

How is it possible to capture another world or time in a canvas, sculpture, photograph or sketchbook? What do these&nbsp;works tell us about how&nbsp;the&nbsp;artist views their own culture? And how does it cause us to reflect on our own?
From the art and architecture inspired by the revered remains of Palmyra, to the impact of the 18th Century Grand Tour, we find out how Western aesthetics have evolved, and ask how photography may make the realities of war and faraway cultures tangible.
Guests include Professor Jeremy Black from the University of Exeter and Photographer Sophie Gerrard.

Ewen Bremner explores the human experience through great artworks, and the people behind them, created by the National Galleries of Scotland. 

How does art reflect the lives and experiences of different people, places and times? How do our experiences and lives reflect art?

Thanks to artists, experts, our visitors and those living and working creatively Ewen explores big ideas in our main episodes, as well as six fascinating bonus stories drawn from these interviews.

Ewen Bremner explores the human experience through great artworks, and the people behind them, created by the National Galleries of Scotland.&nbsp;
How does art reflect the lives and experiences of different people, places and times? How do our experiences and lives reflect art?
Thanks to artists, experts, our visitors and those living and working creatively Ewen explores big ideas in our main episodes, as well as six fascinating bonus stories drawn from these interviews.

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