The Western Tradition (1989)
| First Air Date: | 1989, January 1 |
| Last Air Date: | 1989, January 1 |
| Status: | Ended |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Episodes: | 52 |
| Episode Runtime: | 27 min |
Overview:
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.