Nature and Us: A History Through Art(2021)

Nature and Us: A History Through Art is a documentary series that explores humanity's evolving connection to the natural world through masterpieces of visual culture. Art historian James Fox guides viewers through centuries of paintings, sculptures, and installations that reveal how artists have perceived and depicted nature across different eras and societies. From romantic landscapes to contemporary environmental commentary, the series examines how art both reflects and shapes our understanding of the environment. Each episode traces a distinct chapter in this visual history, uncovering the ways creative vision has captured humanity's shifting attitudes toward wilderness, cultivation, and ecological change. The documentary combines expert analysis with stunning imagery to show how art serves as a mirror to our relationship with the planet.