"Philosopher Roger Scruton presents a provocative essay on the importance of beauty in the arts and in our lives.
In the 20th century, Scruton argues, art, architecture and music turned their backs on beauty, making a cult of ugliness and leading us into a spiritual desert.
Using the thoughts of philosophers from Plato to Kant, and by talking to artists Michael Craig-Martin and Alexander Stoddart, Scruton analyses where art went wrong and presents his own impassioned case for restoring beauty to its traditional position at the centre of our civilisation.
Part of the BBC2 Modern Beauty Season."
This was a joy to watch and features some compelling thoughts and imagery! The most jolting quote comes from an interview with a classical sculptor regarding modern art as "an attempt to obliterate knowledge."
The video used to be on YouTube, but has been removed. If you can find the opportunity to do so, watch it!
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