Science writer Dr. Marek Kohn discusses the various artistic reactions to the bleaker side of evolutionary thinking, as presented in the exhibition 'Endless Forms'. Is nature a nuturing Earth Mother or a pitiless force? Is mankind on the side of the apes or the angels?

15. Between Apes and Angels: Representing the Darker Implications of Darwinism

Science meets art in this ground-breaking exhibition, which explores the fascinating relationship between the revolutionary theories of Charles Darwin and nineteenth-century art.

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15. Between Apes and Angels: Representing the Darker Implications of Darwinism

15. Between Apes and Angels: Representing the Darker Implications of Darwinism