Art of America

Season 1

Andrew Graham-Dixon, a leading UK art critic, crosses the Atlantic to explore the story of American art.

Looking for Paradise
E1
Looking for ParadiseAndrew Graham-Dixon looks at portraits of the Puritan settlers in Massachusetts.
Modern Dreams
E2
Modern DreamsIn part 2 of his exploration of American art, Andrew Graham-Dixon gets under the skin of the modern American metropolis. Starting at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, Andrew discovers how the ambitions of visionary artists and architects helped America remove itself from the shadow of Europe.
What Lies Beneath
E3
What Lies BeneathIn the final part of his United States odyssey, Andrew Graham-Dixon feels the pulse of contemporary America. Beginning in Levittown - the first mass-produced suburb - Andrew uncovers the dark side of postwar consumerism and the role artists have played in challenging the status quo.