Art of Antony Gormley, The

Alternative title: Antony Gormley & The 4th Plinth
Synopsis: The Art of ... series of documentaries explores the lives and works of some of the most exceptional and influential 20th Century artists. In each case, the artworks are accompanied by a specially recorded soundtrack drawn solely from the artist’s interviews, letters and writings.

In the summer of 2009 Antony Gormley, created One & Other, a unique portrait of contemporary Britain. Across 100 days, 2,400 volunteers spent an hour doing whatever they wished on the empty plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square. The artwork immediately attracted debate, derision, controversy and an enthusiastic following. This DVD features the documentary ANTONY GORMLEY & THE 4TH PLINTH, produced for Sky Arts, which reveals the background to this living monument and explores its origins in the sculptor’s beautiful and mysterious art. Works created across more than two decades were filmed in HD for this visually sumptuous and thought-provoking documentary.

The DVD also includes exclusive short films with Antony Gormley speaking about six of his major works: Angel of the North, Field, Allotment, Domain Field, Blind Light and Event Horizon.
Series: The Art of ..., Series,
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2009
Year of production: 2009
Subjects: Art; Social Studies
Keywords: art - British; Gormley, Anthony; modern art; sculpture

Name: Illuminations
Email: louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
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Notes: Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.

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