Treasures of Heaven

Treasures of Heaven
NR 59 minDocumentary
Andrew GrahamDixon explores the ancient Christian practice of preserving holy relics and the largely forgotten art form that went with it the reliquary Fragments of bone or fabric placed inside a bejewelled shrine a sculpted golden head or even a lifesized silver hand were and still are objects of religious devotion believed to have the power to work miracles The documentary features interviews with art historian Sister Wendy Beckett and Neil MacGregor director of the British Museum

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:BBC