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Ode to the Sun
An Art History52 min
Available from 06/06/2026
The sun has captured the imagination of human beings since the dawn of time with its representation contrasting in different civilisations. A focus on the star at the centre of our solar system and its depiction in art throughout history.
Director
Mathias Frick
Country
Germany
Year
2022
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