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Images of glory /

Explores the American discovery of the Rocky mountains through large landscapes painted by 19th-century artists such as Albert Bierstadt. Also examines how artists depicted the Indian wars and the subsequent effects of these visual essays. Includes interview with William H. Goetzmann.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: KERA Dallas/Ft. Worth (Television station), Independent Communications Associates, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors: Goetzmann, William H., Weidlinger, Tom, Kennard, David, Whitmore, James, 1921-2009, Martin, Ginny, Matthews, Stan
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Series:West of the imagination (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
West (U.S.) > History > 1848-1860.
West (U.S.) > History > 1860-1890.
West (U.S.) > History > 1890-1945.
Art > United States > 19th century.
Artists > United States.
West (U.S.) > In art.
Landscape painting, American > 19th century.
Documentary films.
Description
Summary:Explores the American discovery of the Rocky mountains through large landscapes painted by 19th-century artists such as Albert Bierstadt. Also examines how artists depicted the Indian wars and the subsequent effects of these visual essays. Includes interview with William H. Goetzmann.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD-R.
Audience:Not rated.
Production Credits:Original music, Stephen Montague ; cinematography, Hilyard J. Brown ; edited by George Waite.
Interview: produced by Stan Matthews ; directed by Ginny Martin ; camera, Bruce Deck, Greg Bader, Victor Sosa ; videotape editing, Joe Bill Worthington.