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Perspective /

Tracing the use of perspective (beginning in the 15th century), a pair of painters discuss how artists at the beginning of the 20th century rebelled against its limitations. One then uses a computer to create a perfect perspective model for a planned painting, while the other completely subverts the...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Windfall Films (Firm), British Broadcasting Corporation, Arts Council of England, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Duncan, Ian, Sachs, Andrew, Johnson, Ben, Hughes, Patrick
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004]
Series:Oil on canvas.
Subjects:
Perspective > History.
Painting.
Painting > History.
Educational films.
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Summary:Tracing the use of perspective (beginning in the 15th century), a pair of painters discuss how artists at the beginning of the 20th century rebelled against its limitations. One then uses a computer to create a perfect perspective model for a planned painting, while the other completely subverts the rules of perspective in creating his own work.
Item Description:Letterbox format.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD-R.
Audience:ARCH.
Production Credits:Photography, Mike Coles, Richard Comrie ; music, Peter Howell ; film editor, Paul Shepard.