Art History: Videos

This program encompasses everything from cave paintings to ceramics, pyramids to palaces, and probes the global trend for unrealistic depictions of the human body; the secrets powers of the feature film; how politicians manage to manipulate people so easily and why we use imagery at all. This awe-inspiring adventure is not only for the art lovers but anyone who has ever wondered about their place in the world. From Catalog

Introduces us to the 'first arts' and to major artistic pieces from Africa, Oceania, South America, and Asia. The films offers insight into the creation of the pieces, their uses, their history, and more. From Catalog

This series presents a unique and masterly survey of the greatest achievements in the history of art from the medieval era to the post-impressionist world. From Catalog

Many artists use the pain, exhilaration and resolution of private desires to express themselves in their art. This documentary focuses on intense personalities who've used their art to explore the emotional impact, or dark humor of psychological truths. From Catalog

In this 5 part series, art historian Tim Marlow explores the lives and works of the greatest artists in history. From Catalog

From 1905 to 1930, Paris was the magnetic center for radical innovation and experiment, the Mecca for creative talents. On-camera, dramatic and historic moments are recalled by participants in these legendary events, e.g. Marc Chagall, Igor Stravinsky, Jean Cocteau, Aaron Copland, and many more. Traces who came to Paris and why, whom they met, what they made there, and how being in Paris transformed them and their work. From Catalog

Portrait of Russian painter Marc Chagall, with photographs of over 100 of his paintings, murals and stained glass windows. Also includes interviews with the artist and his wife. From Catalog

Examines and recounts the life of Leonardo da Vinci, using a combination of reenactment, commentary by scholars, and narration. From Catalog

Wildly praised by the nation's top critics, the smash theatrical hit RIVERS AND TIDES is a mesmerizing, poetic and curiously contemplative portrait of revered Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, whose long-winding rock walls, icicle assemblages and other intricate, druidic masterpieces are made entirely of materials found in the wild. Gorgeously shot and edited by director Thomas Riedelsheimer, RIVERS AND TIDES is an intoxicating study of the fragile relationship between man, art and nature. From Publisher

Robert Hughes explores the world of Goya and gives a very personal commentary on his paintings, charting his achievements as a court painter, satirist, and war reporter, and finally as the topographer of the inner self, madness, fear, and despair. From Catalog

Frida Kahlo was more than a great painter: her life and art reflected the maelstrom of the revolution and culture that defined the first half of the twentieth century. This film combines Kahlo's artwork with photos, archival films and interviews. From Catalog

"This authoritative and entertaining new series tells the stories of the artists who have captivated and thrilled people around the world for generations. Chronicles the life, times and works of each featured artist and explores their stylistic trademarks ..."--Container.

In this program, Isamu Noguchi speaks through archival film and audio recordings about sculpting space by using sculpture to redefine its own setting and by reshaping the landscape itself into a vast work of art. From Catalog

This documentary portrays the legendary painter as she candidly reveals her warmth, humor, and practical wisdom. For the first time on camera, O'Keeffe openly discusses her work and inspirations taken from the haunting mountain deserts of New Mexico. From Catalog

This unique film, a Cannes Film Festival Selection, reveals unknown aspects of Picasso's work and personality, and contains over 600 of his paintings, sculptures and ceramics, many never before seen in public. In an unprecedented collaboration, Picasso gave filmmaker Edward Quinn unrestrained access to film him in Mougins, France, where Picasso lived and worked. From product description

Bertrand's DVD takes the viewer into the heart of van Gogh's paintings and life. His letters are used to explain his art. The locations that inspired him are also part of the film. From Catalog

Through on-camera interviews and still and motion picture footage the entire length of Andy Warhol's career in art is explored from the 1940's until his death in 1987. From Catalog