What is Beauty?
"Is beauty found only in the eye of the beholder or is there something more universal we can conclude about it?"
Synopsis
Is beauty found only in the eye of the beholder or is there something more universal we can conclude about it? In this visually stunning program, renowned art critic Matthew Collings takes us on a thoughtful and memorable exploration of beauty in art.
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