Using Paint: The Elements of Art

Subtitle

Elements of art, The

Synopsis

Explores the elements of art - colour, light illusion, narrative - and the widely varying ways in which they are used by painters. Examines the qualities of paint itself and how it can evoke a particular response in the spectator. The source is an exhibition from the Oldham Art Gallery which included works from the permanent collection by Frank Auerbach, David Bombert, Graham Sutherland and Patrick Heron.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; 15 slides.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying printed material: each slide is accompanied by concise comment and comparison. Also a booklist and sources of further information.

Subjects

Art

Keywords

Auerbach, Frank (1931-); exhibitions; paintings

Distributor

Name

Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Art and Design

Email

c.hilton@mmu.ac.uk or j.davis@mmu.ac.uk

Web

http://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/visualresources/slidesets/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0161 247 1930

Fax

0161 247 6897

Address

The Visual Resources Curator
Righton Building
Cavendish Street
Manchester
M15 6BG