About Face

Synopsis: Follows the evolution of the self-portrait artist from being the invisible figure behind the canvas to the actual subject of the painting. Makes unexpected connections between old and new, describes some favourite self-portraits, and suggests reasons why artists hid behind guises and looking at the difference between introspective and extrovert portraits. Classic painters include Dürer, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Stubbs and Hogarth, while modern artists are represented by Mark Quinn, Gilbert and George and performance artist Orlan.
Series: Omnibus, Series
Language: English
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1994
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Broadcast on BBC1 on 1/11/94.
Subjects: Art
Keywords: paintings; performance art; portrait painting

Name: BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning
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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’

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