
A landmark production tracing the image of Jesus Christ in Art around the world and across two millennia. Jesus Christ is arguably one of the most pivotal figures in all of history. Certainly no single figure has had a greater influence on global art and culture during the last 2000 years. For centuries, the most important artists were painting and sculpting images of Christ and their work has had an immeasurable influence on the world's aesthetic today.
THE FACE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD is a documentary that will trace the dramatically different ways in which Jesus Christ has been represented in art by people throughout history and around the world. THE FACE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD is an unprecedented travelogue of art and monuments from the early third century to the present. From ancient Rome to 20th century America, from Europe to the Americas to the Middle East, THE FACE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD will show worldwide viewers the most beautiful and spectacular representations of Christ and his stories.
THE FACE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD will take viewers inches from Michelangelo's Pieta and down into the catacombs beneath Rome. Viewers will fly across the desert badlands of Turkey to see the rock carved churches of Cappadocia, climb the Andes to explore churches built upon Incan ruins, and join pilgrims as they crawl up the stairs of St. John of Lateran to view the Icon of Christ painted by Luke.
Backed by a team of over a dozen world-renowned art historians, who have helped select images and illuminate the stories behind them, THE FACE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD offers not only stunning images but rigorous scholarship as well. A sweeping and visually riveting lesson in art history, THE FACE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD promises to be a documentary of extraordinary educational potential.
The documentary was produced using widescreen 35mm film and was narrated by renowned actor Edward Herrmann.