American Visions4. The Gilded Age

Robert Hughes considers how the Civil War industrialised society, bringing steam power, the Brooklyn Bridge, plutocrats and an urban underclass.

American Visions was broadcast on BBC4 at Monday 15 June 2026, 22:00.

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American Visions

American Visions is a TV show on BBC4. Series about the history of American art, presented by art critic Robert Hughes. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.

Last broadcast:15/06/2026 at 22:00

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