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Joan 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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