Treasures of Heaven

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Documentary

Overview

Andrew Graham-Dixon 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 life-sized 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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: June 20, 2011
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: BBC
Cast: Sister Wendy Beckett,Andrew Graham-Dixon,Neil MacGregor
Director: Paul Tilzey
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt1976644