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Linnea in Monet's Garden
(1992)
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directed by
Christine Bjork, Lena Anderson
This acclaimed animated adaptation of the popular children's book follows Linnea and her friend Mr. Bloom as they traipse through the landscapes which inspired some of the most significant paintings of the 20th century. The story addresses painting techniques such as expressionism in a manner that children can understand, as Linnea observes the ...
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Rivers and Tides
(2001)
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directed by
Thomas Riedelsheimer
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Andy Goldsworthy
Documentarian Thomas Riedelsheimer shows us Andy Goldsworthy as he creates art in natural settings using natural materials such as driftwood, ice, mud, leaves, and stones. Goldsworthy comments on his "earthworks" and occasionally responds to offscreen questions from Riedelsheimer while he painstakingly builds his outdoors sculptures. With some ...
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Sister Wendy's Grand Tour
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Sister Wendy Beckett strives to broaden and instruct the popular appreciation of art by televising her ambitious travels. In the critically acclaimed BBC production Sister Wendy: Grand Tour, the erudite nun ventures out of her Carmelite monastery in Norfolk, England, to lead viewers on a whirlwind tour of Europe, visiting the more significant ...
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Ciao! Manhattan
(1972)
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directed by
David Weisman, John Palmer
Edie Sedgwick,1960s heroine of decadence, is exploited from beyond the grave in this clumsily pieced together film taken from two unfinished Sedgwick vehicles -- one by Chuck Wein from 1967 displaying Edie at her peak as a Warhol star, and the other from 1970 by David Weisman and John Palmer, made when Edie appeared decimated from drug and alcohol ...
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The Face: Jesus in Art
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The Face: Jesus in Art provides a thorough lesson in art history, exploring the diverse and numerous artistic representations of Jesus Christ rendered over the last 2,000 years. The film discusses the influence these depictions of Christ have had on the world's aesthetic, and also analyzes the varying stylistic interpretations of the man millions ...
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Sister Wendy in Conversation with Bill Moyers
(1997)
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Sister Wendy Beckett, a self-taught art critic from Britain, has made three television series and written 15 books. In this hour long interview inspired by her PBS series on the history of Western Art, the charming nun extemporizes on the definition of what makes "Great Art". Sister Wendy also discusses her thoughts on sex, sensuality, television, ...
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Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
(2001)
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directed by
Perry Miller Adato
Known as "the Father of Modern Photography," Alfred Stieglitz was an influential figure in the development of modern art appreciation in America, as well as the formal establishment of photography as an acceptable medium in the world of fine arts. Archival imagery from his lifetime makes up this documentary, along with interview footage with ...
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Biography: Vincent Van Gogh - A Stroke of Genius
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This edition of Biography, the long running documentary series from A&E, explores the life of artist Vincent Van Gogh At 16 he worked in an art dealer's, then as a teacher, and became an evangelist at Le Borinage. In 1881 he went to Brussels to study art, and settled at The Hague, where he produced his early drawings and watercolors. At Nuenen he ...
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Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
(1992)
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directed by
Rick Tejada-Flores
Painter, sculptor, and printmaker Jasper Johns made art out of the everyday. His absurd images of flags and typically mundane subjects led to his establishment as one of the most well-known of the Expressionists. This program documents the life and work of this avant garde creator. After the debut of his first flag piece, Johns began to experiment ...
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The Definitive Dali: A Lifetime Retrospective
(1986)
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This documentary about the life and art of Salvador Dali was produced for the BBC and shot on location in Spain, France, England, and the U.S. The film presents Dali's entire spectrum of achievements from painting and sculpture to writing, fashion, and film. Dali's extraordinary life is presented through archive film and interviews with Dali's ...
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Time Machine: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
(2003)
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Hosted by Peta Wilson, this breezy cable TV documentary chronicles the history of comic-book superheroes, from the introduction of Superman in 1938 to the present day. The producers were given unprecedented access to the files of DC and Marvel, the foremost purveyors of funny-paper protagonists with "powers far beyond those of mortal men." Among ...
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Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye
(2006)
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directed by
Heinz Bütler
Upon his death in 2004 at the age of 96, peripatetic photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson was mourned as "the father of photojournalism." Though the camera-shy shutterbug was reluctant to offer himself up as a subject, this documentary from director Heinz Bütler offers a rare moment alone with the photographer as he explores his portfolio and offers ...
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Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
(1993)
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directed by
Amber Edwards
featuring
Joe Morton
Part social engineering, part artistic happening, the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s brought the accomplishments of African-Americans to the forefront of popular culture. Against All Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance remembers the glory days of the New York neighborhood. Spurred by efforts from the NAACP and the Urban League, ...
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Francis Bacon
(1985)
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directed by
David Hinton
featuring
Francis Bacon
Part of The South Bank Show series, David Hinton directs this BBC documentary about British painter Francis Bacon, known for his horrifying portraits of humanity. The program consists of a series of conversations between Bacon and interviewer Melvyn Bragg, starting with commentary during a side-show presentation at the Tate Gallery in London. ...
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The Louvre
(1978)
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directed by
John Sughrue Jr.
Actor Charles Boyer hosts of this overview of the extensive art collection located in the Louvre in Paris. Boyer manages to provide a highly personal touch to this tour of the art housed in part of this large palace in Paris. Viewers will learn all about how the Louvre stopped serving as a royal residence back when Louis VIV decided to move his ...
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Artists of the 20th Century: Pablo Picasso
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One of the most legendary artists of modern times, Pablo Picasso is the focus of this edition of Artists of the 20th Century. Each volume of the series comes from Kultur Video and features an in-depth profile of one of the most renowned figures in contemporary art. Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
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Vincent: A Dutchman
(2001)
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This program is part of a series that profiles the lives and works of some of the world's greatest artists. This episode, narrated by Christopher Reeves, examines the tumultuous life of Vincent Van Gogh. His private demons deepened his character and sensitivity, which were reflected in his extraordinary paintings. Letters between Vincent Van Gogh ...
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Tierney Gearon: The Mother Project
(2006)
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directed by
Jack Youngelson, Peter Sutherland
featuring
Tierney Gearon
Filmmakers Peter Sutherland and Jack Youngelson profile controversial photographer Tierney Gearon in a documentary that traces the acclaimed shutterbug's personal development and highly publicized run in with London police -- who deemed her 2001 exhibition at a London's Saatchi Gallery pornographic. When Gearon was just a young adolescent, her ...
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Frazetta: Painting with Fire
(2003)
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directed by
Lance Laspina
To fantasy fans worldwide, his paintings are instantly recognizable. Filled with mythical beasts, fierce warriors, beautiful women, and imaginative landscapes, Frank Frazetta's remarkable works have come to virtually define the face of modern fantasy for more than a half century. Now fans can hear the remarkable story of Frazetta's fascinating ...
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Artists of the 20th Century: Man Ray
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This edition of Artists of the 20th Century offers a look at the legacy of American avante-garde pioneer Man Ray. Each volume of the series comes from Kultur Video and features an in-depth profile of one of the most renowned figures in contemporary art. Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
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Artists of the 20th Century: Salvador Dali
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The life and career of famed surrealist Salvador Dali is explored in this biography that offers footage of some of the 20th Century artist's best-loved works. Embraced by art-lovers around the world but ultimately excluded from the surrealist movement for being "too commercial," popular painter Dali later moved beyond the canvas to experiment in ...
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Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel
(1996)
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This 35-minute production from V.I.E.W. video paints a portrait of one of Michelangelo greatest creations, the splendor of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. Focusing on the famed Italian artist, this renaissance documentary examines the religious overtones depicted in the masterpiece by deciphering the biblical legends portrayed on each separate panel ...
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Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film
(2006)
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directed by
Ric Burns
featuring
Jeff Koons, Josh Hamilton, Laurie Anderson, Philip Bosco, Robert Sean Leonard, Andy Warhol
Documentary filmmaker Ric Burns explores the life and legacy of pop art's most beloved icon with this film that seeks to illuminate the public persona and creative complexity of painter, photographer, and filmmaker Andy Warhol. Host Laurie Anderson narrates as an erudite collection of curators, critics, and biographers dispel Warhol's own self ...
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Unlocking DaVinci's Code
(2004)
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With its detailed use of conspiracy theories and art history, The DaVinci Code became one of the biggest best sellers of its decade. Unlocking DaVinci's Code documents some of the topics brought up in the book. The film includes a look at how such historical figures as Leonardo DaVinci, Victor Hugo, and Isaac Newton may have been part of a secret ...
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Portrait of an Artist: The Frescoes of Diego Rivera
(1986)
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A video profile of mural painter Diego Rivera, a leader of the Mexican Renaissance. We see the artist working on Ford Motor Company murals, and look at some of his great murals. We hear about the artist's controversial politics. All Movie Guide
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