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Raoul Dufy: Painter and Decorator

Synopsis
Profiles French painter, designer and ceramicist Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) and examines the variety and inventiveness of his work. Pierre Courthion, his biographer, offers insights into the artist’s optimistic personality. Also interviews some of Dufy’s patrons, dealers, models, and the descendants of people who worked with him. Discusses the importance of Dufy’s work in the decorative arts, especially ceramics, as well as his textile designs for fashion designer Paul Poiret in the 1920s.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1987
Notes
Broadcast on C4 on 20/9/89.
Subjects
Art
Keywords
art - modern art; ceramics; Dufy, Raoul (1877-1953); textiles

Credits

Director
Andrew Snell
Producer
Elizabeth Queenan
Contributor
Pierre Courthion

Distribution Formats

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

Production Company

Name

Artifax

Name

RM Arts

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

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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