Box 2
Contains 9 Results:
Ascent of Man 1: Lower than the Angels Part 1, 1974
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This clip discusses how man used his imagination and emotions to alter his environment.
Ascent of Man1: Lower than the Angels Part 2, 1974
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This segment talks about the evolution of humans, the importance of language in the development of mankind, and the making of tools for survival.
Ascent of Man 2: Harvest of the Seasons Part 1, 1974
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This part shows the transformation of man from a nomadic being to settling in communities and establishing agriculture.
Ascent of Man 2: Harvest of the Seasons Part 2, 1974
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This program discusses the impact on human civilization of the plow, the domestication of draft animals, the cultivation of wheat, and the creation of irrigation systems.
Ascent of Man 4: Hidden Structure Part 1, 1973
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This segment looks at the transformation of elements and in particular the use of copper and mercury for practical and ceremonial objects.
Ascent of Man 4: Hidden Structure Part 2, 1973
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This part of the series discusses gold and oxygen and about how to measure and characterize elements.
Ascent of Man 5: Music of Spheres Part 2, 1974
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This episode discusses the evolution of mathematics and its relationship to musical harmony, early astronomy, and perspective in painting.
Ascent of Man 6: Starry Messenger Part 1, 1973
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This segment presents the history of man's early study of astronomy.
Ascent of Man 6: Starry Messenger Part 2, 1973
Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.
This segment focuses on Galileo's contributions to astronomy, as well as his trial.