The face - Jesus in art

No figure has had a greater influence on Western art and culture than Jesus. This sumptuous, high-budget production traces the variety of ways in which Jesus has been represented in art by painters and sculptors through history. The film travels from the 3rd century to the present, from ancient Rome to 20^th century America and from Europe to the Middle East to illuminate the most beautiful and spectacular representations of Jesus and his stories. Includes close-up views of the catacombs of Rome, Michelangelo's work and the treasures of Chartres cathedral.

A sweeping and visually riveting lesson in art history, 'The Face: Jesus in Art' is a documentary of extraordinary depth and beauty that touches all who experience it. Narrators include Mel Gibson and Juliet Mills.