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Hogarth’s Progress

Synopsis
Satirical, critical, talented - William Hogarth was one of the most original British artists of the 18th Century. The son of a poor schoolmaster made a name for himself as a portraitist and became best known for his satirical etchings. In strange and graphic tales, such as A Harlot’s Progress, he denounced the social and political injustices of his time. Often pirated, Hogarth fought for the first image copyright law. Together with illustrators and writers from today, Andrew Graham-Dixon explores Hogarth’s birth city London and recounts the life and work of a man who is regarded as the forerunner of modern caricature.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
1997
Subjects
Art; Literature
Keywords
artists; copyright law; Hogarth, William (1697-1764); caricature

Credits

Director
Roger Parsons
Contributor
Andrew Graham-Dixon

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0 PAL
Price
19.99 Euros
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
51 minutes
Year
2014

Publisher

Name

Arthaus Musik

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Distributor

Name

Arthaus Musik

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