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Late in life, the artist looks back over a career that originated in social realism during the '30s, moved to the center of abstract expressionism, and culminated in a return to figuration. Filmed at his retrospective in San Francisco in 1980 and at his Woodstock studio, where Guston is seen painting, the artist speaks candidly about his philosophy of painting and the psychological motivation for his work.
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The development of the arts in Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era is an astonishing record of cultural achievement, from the breathtaking architecture of Gothic cathedrals to the daring visual experiments of the Cubist painters. We all have our favorite artists, periods, or styles from this immensely rich tradition, but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art? How many of us can connect the dots of influences and inspiration...
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This program critically examines the following masterpieces of realism in American painting: Grant Wood's American Gothic ; Georgia O'Keeffe's The white calico flower ; Reginald Marsh's Twenty cent movie ; Edward Hopper's Nighthawks ; Andrew Wyeth's Christina's world ; and Richard Estes' Ansonia.
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The foremost painter in the realist style, Gustave Courbet was so caught up in experiencing life that he lost himself in it. Handsome, wealthy and acclaimed in his youth, he ended up old, poor and notorious in later life. These documentaries get to the heart of the artist and uncover what drove him to pursue the controversial style known as realism and diverge from the academy style that was the standard in mid-19th century France.
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The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their qualities of uniqueness, impact, and emotional and intellectual...
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The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their qualities of uniqueness, impact, and emotional and intellectual...
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