Learning on ScreenLife and Work of Georges Seurat, The: Point Counterpoint
- Synopsis
- The early drawings and oil paintings of Georges Seurat (1859-1891) explored the qualities of materials and light. From his studies of colour and perception he developed his theory of divisionism and the process of ‘pointillism’ whereby the dots of separate colours are combined by the eye to give the illusion of colour mixing. The film also contains interviews with Henry Moore and Bridget Riley.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Germany
- Medium
- Video
- Year of production
- 1979
- Notes
- Broadcast on BBC on 11/11/79.
- Subjects
- Art
- Keywords
- colour; paintings - impressionist paintings; perception; pointillism; Seurat, Georges (1859-1891)
Credits
- Director
- Ann Turner
- Producer
- Ann Turner
- Writer
- David Thompson
- Cast
David Thompson
Distribution Formats
- Type
- VHS
- Format
- PAL
- Price
- £14.95
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 71 minutes
- Year
- 2011
Production Company
- Name
BBC Television
- Name
RM Productions
Distributor
- Name
Phaidon Press
- Contact
- Daniel Groenewald (Head of UK Sales & Marketing)
- enquiries@phaidon.com
- Web
- http://uk.phaidon.com/store/video/ External site opens in new window
- 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.
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