Naum Gabo

Synopsis

Naum Gabo is considered to be one of the leading constructivist sculptors of the 20th century and is the originator of the famous ‘Realistic Manifesto’, a key document in the history of modrn art. This film features Gabo speaking as an eyewitness to the evolution of modern art in Germany where he studies, and in his native Russia during the years of revolution.

Series

New Masters, The: Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 55 min.

Year of production

1972

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art - modern art; Gabo, Naum; sculpture

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning

Contact

Carolina Fernandez Jeremy Wilcox (CF - for educational enquiries JW - channel sales manager)

Email

BBCStudiosLearning@bbc.com

Web

https://www.bbcstudioslearning.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 20 8433 1009

Address

BBC Studios Limited
Television Centre
101 Wood Lane
London
W12 7FA
UK

Notes

The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’