ABC TV in Australia broadcasts a new series of short films exploring contemporary Asian art. In 'A Journey Through Asian Art', art historian Alison Carroll shows how Asian art came out of a century scarred by national independence struggles and bolstered by emerging economies.

Contemporary art emerges in an Asia where new ideas clashed with traditional ways.

Join Alison as she travels in Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, China, the Philippines and Australia, talking with artists in their studios and visiting museums, exploring storerooms and vaults and viewing some of the key art works from the 20th century that shaped Asian art.

Watch the trailer for the first 5 episodes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9W6F3_rk0YE

DVD Series I (5 episodes) is out now and a second series will follow shortly.

Learn more about the series and check out the educational resources developed for art teachers to accompany the series.

Read the review by Gina Fairley for ArtsHub of the series.

A Journey Through Asian Art was directed by Catherine Gough-Brady and is available from Snodger Media

The project was funded by Film Victoria, Asia Education Foundation and Seoul Film Commission