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Paradise on Earth

Season 1 Episode 6 | 53m 00s

Explore one of humanity’s deepest artistic urges: the depiction of nature. But landscape painting is seldom a straightforward portrayal of observed nature; it's a projection of dreams, idylls, escapes and refuges—the elusive paradise on earth.

Aired: 06/11/18 | Expires: 07/10/18
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