Art of Myths, The (Vol 1)

Alternative title
Arts du Mythe, Les
Synopsis
The stories behind some of the great artworks and artefacts from cultures of the world. Initially derided as curios of ‘primitive’ art, and even though they served as inspirations for some of the great artworks of the 20th century, the richness of the cultures that produced the pieces has received only belated appreciation. These programmes share the stories behind Aboriginal Bark Painting, a Dogon Heddle Pulley, a Fang Reliquary Figurine, a Hopi Doll, a Mongolian Horsehead Violin, an Iatmul Skull, Kaiapo Plumage, a Kwakiutl Transformation Mask and Easter Island Moai.
Language
English
Country
France
Year of release
2007
Year of production
2004
Notes
For details of the full series see http://www.program33.com/medias/dwd/P33_FILMO_EN.PDF
Subjects
Anthropology; Art
Keywords
cultural influences; ethnography; mythology; art - tribal

Credits

Director
Philippe Truffault
Writer
Ludovic Segarra

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£24.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
234 minutes
Year
2007

Production Company

Name

ARTE France

Email
http://www.arteboutique.com/inputContact.action
Web
http://boutique.arte.tv/ External site opens in new window
Address
STACI
ARTE Boutique 1610
B.P. 59124 - 95074 Cergy Pontoise
France
Notes
An extensive range of programmes broadcast on the French Arte channel, relating to art and culture. Most are only available in French, but some have English audio or subtitles. Sale on Region 2 PAL DVD.

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes
The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.
 

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