Three Painters (9 Parts)

Synopsis: In programmes devoted to each of nine artists, Sir Lawrence Gowing explores the works of Bruegel, Goya Matisse, Masaccio, Vermeer, Cezanne, Giotto, Rembrandt and Turner, discussing the historical and social backgrounds against which the artists worked and concentrating on a small number of canvasses. Each programme includes film of the places that particularly inspired the artists.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 9 x 40 min.
Year of production: 1988
Availability: Sale; 1998 sale: £65.00 (+VAT +p&p) each 1998 sale: £270.00 (+VAT +p&p) series
Notes: Series 1 (programmes 1-3) broadcast 1984.
Series 2 (programmes 4-6) broadcast 1986.
Series 3 (programmes 7-9) broadcast 1988.
Subjects: Art
Keywords: Bruegel, Pieter; Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); Giotto (1267-1337); Goya, Francisco Jose de; Masaccio (1401-1428); Matisse, Henri; Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669); Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Vermeer, Jan (1632-1675)

Cast

Lawrence Gowing

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