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The Western Tradition (1989)
Subtitles for: The Western Tradition (1989)
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.
| Rate | ★ 7/10 (1 votes) |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Duration | 27 min/ep |
| Country | US |
| Release | 01 Jan 1989 |
| Language | EN |
| Director | Eugen Weber |
| Keywords | agriculturereligioneconomicsarteducationaldemographic movementshistory |
| IMDb | tt7106818 ↗ |
| Type | TV Series Ended |