GonzÁlez

Alternative title

Julio GonzÁlez

Synopsis

Traces the background of Spanish sculptor Julio González (1876-1942) in the Catalan metalworking tradition and shows how his innovative use of iron and scrap metal in sculpture profoundly influenced Picasso and other artists. Contains interviews with younger contemporaries including the painter Hans Hartung. Offers a compelling reassessment of González’s achievements.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Subjects

Art

Keywords

González, Julio (1876-1942); sculpture; Spanish art

Credits

Director

Barrie Gavin

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£14.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

61 minutes

Year

2011

Distributor

Name

Phaidon Press

Contact

Daniel Groenewald (Head of UK Sales & Marketing)

Email

enquiries@phaidon.com

Web

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Phone

020 7843 1206

Fax

020 7843 1215

Notes

A series of 60+ films on major artists, many of which have been broadcast on the Southbank Show. Sale on video. (Some of the titles are available for sale on DVD from Illuminations.