Learning on ScreenJoan MirÓ: The Ladder of Escape
- Synopsis
- This documentary explores the life and work of Catalonian artist Joan Miro, and seeks to understand how the political upheavals of of the Spanish Civil War, World War II, and the dictatorship of Franco affected Miro’s work, which was influenced in turn by Dada, surrealism, and abstract expressionism. The film includes original footage shot in Barcelona and Catalonia, interviews with scholars, images of Miró's paintings and sculpture, and archival footage and photos.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Year of release
- 2012
- Availability
- Out of Distribution
- Subjects
- Art
- Keywords
- abstract art; Dadaism; Franco; Miró, Joán (1893-1983); Spanish Civil War; surrealism; art - Spanish
Credits
- Contributor
- Ed Harris
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0 NTSC
- Price
- £15.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 32 minutes
- Year
- 2012
Production Company
- Name
National Gallery of Art
- Address
- Washington, DC
USA
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