Paula Rego

Synopsis
Born in Portugal, Paula Rego (b.1935) has achieved celebrity as a painter in Britain. Here, she discusses her work with the childlike enthusiasm and poetic eloquence that characterise her paintings, and reflects on the powerful influence of her Portuguese background. With commentary by critic Germaine Greer and art historian Ruth Rosengarten.
Series
South Bank Show, The: Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.
Year of production
1992
Availability
Sale; 2006 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)
Notes
Broadcast on ITV on 23/2/92.
Subjects
Art
Keywords
British art; women artists; Rego, Paula

Credits

Director
Melissa Raimes
Producer
Melissa Raimes
Cast
Melvyn Bragg 

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£14.95
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
50 minutes
Year
2011

Production Company

Name

London Weekend Television

Name

RM Arts

Distributor

Name

Phaidon Press

Contact
Daniel Groenewald (Head of UK Sales & Marketing)
Email
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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