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  • The Power Of Art – Picasso | BBC

    Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso’s many styles and prolific work rate have marked him out as one of the most recognised artists of the twentieth century. Not limited to one medium he created sculptures, etchings and prints. His artistic career… Continue reading

    The Power Of Art – Picasso | BBC

  • Painters Painting – New York Art Scene (1940-1970)

    Probably THE definitive documentary about the history of New York City’s art scene, from the beginning of World War II to the height of the Vietnam War era. Emile de Antonio was a Marxist filmmaker who mostly directed political documentaries… Continue reading

    Painters Painting – New York Art Scene (1940-1970)

  • Power of Art – Van Gogh

    Born in Groot-Zundert, The Netherlands, Van Gogh spent his early life as an art dealer, teacher and preacher in England, Holland and Belgium. His period as an artist began in 1881 when he chose to study art in Brussels, starting… Continue reading

    Power of Art – Van Gogh

  • The Power Of Art: 5/8 – Turner

    One of Britain’s most celebrated artists, Turner showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age and entered the Royal Academy aged fourteen. His English landscapes made his name but there was a darker side to his paintings that was difficult… Continue reading

    The Power Of Art: 5/8 – Turner

  • Power of Art: David

    Born to a wealthy Parisian family, Jacques-Louis David was aged seven when his father was shot dead in a pistol duel. Brought up by his uncles, his desire was to paint and he was eventually sent to his mother’s cousin,… Continue reading

    Power of Art: David

  • Power of Art: Rembrandt

    Rembrandt’s success in his early years was as a portrait painter to the rich denizens of Amsterdam at a time when the city was being transformed from a small nondescript port into the economic capital of the world. His historical… Continue reading

    Power of Art: Rembrandt

  • Power of Art: Bernini

    Born in Naples, Bernini was an exceptional talent from an early age and went on to dominate the art world of 17th century Rome. His work epitomised the Baroque style and his sculpture, church interiors and exteriors and town planning… Continue reading

    Power of Art: Bernini

  • Power of Art: Caravaggio

    This is not a series about things that hang on walls, it is not about decor or prettiness. It is a series about the force, the need, the passion of art  …the power of art… The power of the greatest… Continue reading

    Power of Art: Caravaggio

  • The Story of Allegri’s Miserere

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    The Story of Allegri’s Miserere

  • Situating Street Artists

    Cool. Filmmakers Z.S. Grant and John Carr have spent the better part of the past year ricocheting around the country, capturing the stories of politically minded street artists for their documentary series, “Voice of Art.” Their eight-episode Web series —… Continue reading

  • BBC – Adam Curtis Blog: WHILE THE BAND PLAYED ON

    If you enjoyed that Adam Curtis piece I put up earlier, you should def check out his blog and look at the stuff he gets up to… I have always been fascinated by the way music can completely change the… Continue reading

  • Smoochy Boochy… Remaking the World in the American Image

    Adam Curtis rocks. One of my favorite documentarians… ever. Below is a link to his documentary It Felt Like a Kiss. I recommend reading the full Wikipedia article, but here is a taste to get you situated: It Felt Like a… Continue reading

  • Afraid of the Dark and Loving It: Guillermo del Toro’s Idol, H.P. Lovecraft – Fandor – Essential films. Instantly!

    The life and work of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, which includes hugely influential stories like “At the Mountains of Madness” and “The Call of Cthulhu” – are treated by his acolytes like the stuff of cult lore. Lovecraft’s xenophobia and propensity… Continue reading