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The work of Dutch painter Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) marked a turning point in the history of modern painting. Initially influenced by Cubism, Mondrian invented an original universal language of geometric shapes and primary colors in the early 1920s and he was one of the pioneers of pure abstraction, an innovative trend that strongly influenced 20th century art. Filmed in the exact replica of his Paris studio, this docu-fiction retraces Mondrian's...
22) Eugene Delacroix
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Alain Jaubert flushes out the details, interprets the symbols, and analyzes the composition of Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. Why such polemics when the painting was unveiled in 1831? Was it the nudity of the armed woman? Or was it the triumphant people in this realistic setting? Since the painting did not come to the Louvre until well after Delacroix's death, we will never know for certain. But this program makes some educated guesses from...
23) Art Reimagined
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Using materials that are tried and true to create something new is a challenge almost every artist faces. We follow three African artists reimagining the role of art.
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Seven Canadian painters who helped define one country. ART FOR A NATION is a vivid and compelling testament both to the Group of Seven's beautiful art and their struggle against the critics and academic painters of their time. Frank Carmichael, Franz Johnston, Lauren S. Harris, A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, Frederick Varley and J.E.H. MacDonald set out to create works that were distinctively Canadian. In so doing, they developed a reputation recognized...
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Eight performing artists living in New York City discuss their work in this intimate and illuminating program. The eight - actors, musicians, a choreographer, and a poet - give voice to the rich transformative process of creativity as they explain how they started, what motivates them, and why they chose to work in what is probably the most artistically competitive city in the world. Although diverse in cultural background, age, and medium of expression,...
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The Orsay Museum is the home of a unique collection of art, unrivaled in the world with its tens of thousands of works of art. In December 2016, the museum celebrated its 30th anniversary. Its vitality is apparent: its energy is constantly put to use to stimulate curiosity and to invite the public to want to learn more. This program is an invitation to step into the inner workings of the museum to observe how it lives from day to day and discover...
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We delve into the world of contemporary Arab art through the inter-connected stories of one man, three museums. We look at his art, his protégés and the people who collect it. From exhibitions in London's British museum to the region's largest ever retrospective to an Arab artist in Qatar, this episode of Inside The Middle East gets to know artist Dia Azzawi.
30) Marcel Duchamp
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Duchamp's Nude Descending a Staircase is, with Picasso's Demoiselles d'Avignon, an essential step in the 20th-century artistic revolution. But in spite of its worldwide reputation, the painting has never been commented on in-depth. This program is the first to completely dedicate itself to Duchamp's masterpiece. It asks what exactly the painting represents, and to what extent it is possible to analyze the work and dissect its symbolism.
31) Pablo Picasso
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Crucifixion is a rather surprising painting coming from Picasso, a man who had little interest in religion or religious themes. This program explores the reasons why he might have placed a number of strange, indecipherable figures within this classical representation of Calvary. Many allusions found in the work's enigmatic composition seem to indicate that the painting may have been created during a personal crisis.
32) Georges Seurat
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In 1886, at the last Impressionist Exhibition in Paris, an unknown painter, Georges Seurat, exhibited a large canvas which caused a scandal for its technical daring and lack of concern for the accepted conventions of painting. A multitude of small dots created an astonishing light, and "pointillism" was born. In this program, video graphics are used to focus on key elements of Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and to analyze...
33) Jan Vermeer
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Vermeer, born in 1632, lived in Delft all of his life and was influenced by Rembrandt. His work consisted of a series of variations on enigmatic interiors. Only 34 of his paintings are known to exist. In this program, video graphics are used to focus on the key elements of The Astronomer for the purpose of analyzing its structure and composition.
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Some artists fear that psychotherapy will dull their creative edge and rob them of the spirit that informs their work. But many report that analysis has allowed for a richer exploration of the inner world, enhancing their art and leading to a liberating sense of personal growth. In this program, eight artists discuss their psychoanalytic treatment and explain how the combination of therapy and creative work enriched their lives. Highlights include...
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One of Canada's most celebrated authors and short story writers, Margaret Laurence was born in a small prairie town in Manitoba. She was a founder of the Writer's Trust of Canada, a nonprofit literary organization that seeks to encourage Canada's writing community. She is best known for her novel The Stone Age, set in fictional Manawaka. This classic documentary film traces her life from the early days. The images of her small Presbyterian hometown...
36) Street Art
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To some, street art and graffiti is nothing but vandalism. But to these young artists, it is a vital form of self expression. In this eye-opening program we speak to eight members of Melbourne's thriving street art scene. Through their stories we look at Melbourne's street art and the contribution of street art and graffiti to art and society around the world. We explore the history of street art, the influences on our featured artists, and the materials...
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In this 1981 interview for Spanish television, writer Carmen Martin Gaite tells about her New York experiences while teaching at Barnard College; discusses her childhood in Salamanca and Ourense Province during the Spanish Civil War; recalls her academic life influenced by notables such as Unamuno, and her bohemian circle of literary friends in Madrid that came to represent the Social Realists of the post war generation. Her experiences are reflected...
38) Salvador Dalí
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In this 1977 interview for Spanish television, host Joaquin Soler Serrano talks with Spanish surealist artist, Salavador Dali, who is known for his eccentric behavior as well as his striking and bizarre images. With anecdotes and humorous stories, Dali discusses conflicts with his father, his devotion to his wife Gala, his apolitical and spiritual beliefs, his inter-uterine memories, opinions of fellow artists, and construction of the Dali Museum...
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When Rolly Crump interviewed for a job at Disney Animation in the 1950s, he was told he had "the worst portfolio of anyone ever hired at Disney Animation Studio." As it turned out, Crump was one of the best hires Disney ever made. Working with Walt Disney himself, Crump created some of Disneyland's most popular attractions, including The Haunted Mansion, The Tiki Room, and It's a Small World. Featuring interviews with Crump and Disney legend Bob Gurr,...