Tim’s Vermeer

Synopsis

Inventor Tim Jenison seeks to understand the painting techniques used by Dutch Master Jan Vermeer, specifically how Vermeer managed to paint in such a realistic manner 150 years before the invention of photography. Jenison visits Delft in Holland, where Vermeer lived and worked, meets artist David Hockney in Yorkshire and finally goes to Buckingham Palace, to see the Queen’s Vermeer.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2014

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art - Dutch; artists; painting techniques; Vermeer, Jan (1632-1675)

Credits

Director

Teller

Producer

Farley Ziegler; Penn Jillette

Contributor

David Hockney; Tim Jenison

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

80 minutes

Year

2014

Distributor

Name

Paramount Home Entertainment (UK)

Web

http://www.paramountpictures.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 3184 2300

Fax

020 3184 2102

Address

Building 5
Chiswick Park
566 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 5YF

Notes

Formerly: CIC Video

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