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American masters. ideas in paint / Jasper Johns :

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With his portrayal of the American flag, Johns revolutionised the American art scene and became, along with Robert Rauschenberg, a forerunner of pop-art and minimalism. The Museum of Modern Art bought three of his works as early as 1958 when he had his legendary first solo exhibition at Leo Castelli...

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Other Authors: Tejada-Flores, Rick (Director, Producer), Johns, Jasper, 1930- (on-screen participant.), Adams, Polly (Narrator) (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany : Monarda Arts, 1989.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Johns, Jasper, > 1930- > Criticism and interpretation.
Johns, Jasper, > 1930-
Artists > United States.
Art, American > 20th century.
Artistes > États-Unis.
Art américain > 20e siècle.
Art, American.
Artists.
United States.
1900-1999
Biographical television programs.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Biographies télévisées.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:With his portrayal of the American flag, Johns revolutionised the American art scene and became, along with Robert Rauschenberg, a forerunner of pop-art and minimalism. The Museum of Modern Art bought three of his works as early as 1958 when he had his legendary first solo exhibition at Leo Castelli's gallery in New York. Ever since, his works have been fetching record prices on the art market. The film gives an overview of the unique artist, his working methods, his aims and his career. Furthermore, it's not only Johns himself who makes an appearance, but also critics, curators and people from his entourage, such as John Cage, Merce Cunningham and Castelli.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed January 18, 2022).
Physical Description:1 online resource (56 minutes)
Playing Time:00:55:37