Picasso’s ‘Guernica’

Synopsis

Francis Frascina discusses one of Picasso’s best-known works, ‘Guernica’ (1936). How and why did Picasso paint this vast work representing the destruction of the town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War? How was Picasso to tackle a major political, propagandist work for international exhibition? What means were at his disposal and how did he use them? As a work of art and a political statement, was ‘Guernica’ successful and what does it signify today?

Series

Modern Art: Practices and Debates, Course A316

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Off-air recording license
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Formerly A315/24B.

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art - modern art; paintings - Spanish; Picasso, Pablo (1881-1973); Spanish Civil War

Credits

Cast

Francis Frascina

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

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