1600 - The Tragic Divide - Shakespeare

Synopsis

Part 19 in a 39-part narrated slide show on Western cultural history by Charles G. Bell of St John’s College, New Mexico. The video edition was produced by artists Steina and Woody Vasulka. The video examines the transition from Renaissance to Baroque through images of paintings and architecture of the period. Bell’s commentary makes many references to Shakespeare and includes readings from his plays and poems.

Series

Symbolic History - Through Sight and Sound

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1988

Duration

72 mins

Credits

Producer

Steina Vasulka; Woody Vasulka

Writer

Charles G. Bell

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; History

Keywords

history of the 16th century; history of the 17th century; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Charles G. Bell

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division

Web

http://catalog.loc.gov/ External site opens in new window

Phone

(20) 707-8572

Fax

(20) 707-237’1

Address

Motion Picture & Television Reading Room
James Madison Building, LM 336
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C.
20540-4690
United States