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Mary Cassatt: A Brush With Independence [VHS] (2002)
Mary Cassatt: A Brush With Independence [DVD]
A Philadelphia-schooled painter who moved to Paris in the mid-1800s and was befriended by Degas, Mary Cassatt became the sole American member of the French Impressionist school and the most famous female artist of her time. Explore her works and her world in this fascinating documentary. 57 min. Soundtrack: English.
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Great Women Artists: Mary Cassatt VHS
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Lust For Life [DVD] (1956)
Masterfully rendered filming of the life of painter Vincent Van Gogh, with Kirk Douglas offering one of his finest performances as the tortured genius who found solace in art. Vincente Minnelli directs; with James Donald, Pamela Brown and Oscar-winning support by Anthony Quinn as Van Gogh's colleague and friend, Paul Gauguin. 122 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround stereo, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.
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The Agony And The Ecstasy (1965) VHS
The battle of wills between Michelangelo and Pope Julius II over the artist's painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling is a sumptuous historical drama with great performances from stars Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison and spectacular re-creations of the chapel. Carol Reed directs. 138 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
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Vincent & Theo [DVD or VHS] (1990)
Robert Altman's audacious portrait of the tortured life of painter Vincent Van Gogh, his relationship with his troubled brother, Theo, and his struggle with painter Paul Gauguin. A highly personal biography, with Tim Roth's Van Gogh a different portrayal than Kirk Douglas' in "Lust for Life." With Paul Rhys, Jean-Pierre Cassel. 140 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurette.
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2006 - The Great Artists: The Impressionists: Renoir [DVD]
DOCUMENTARY. Perhaps the greatest of the Impressionist painters, Pierre-Auguste Renoire became famous with his majestic use of color and breathtaking imagery. Through a visit to his home on the French island of La Grenouillere, footage of an Impressionist festival and an exploration of the arthritis that plagued him throughout his later life, this program offers an overview of Renoir's legacy. 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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2006 - The Great Artists: The Impressionists: Monet [DVD]
DOCUMENTARY. Famed for their subtle use of color, light, atmosphere, and landscape, the works of Claude Monet helped jumpstart the Impressionist movement and usher in a new era of art. This program examines such pieces as "Impression," "Haystacks" and "Water Lilies," and includes footage of Monet's home and London's Savoy Hotel, from where he painted his famous views of England's capital. 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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2006 - The Great Artists: The Impressionists: Seurat [DVD]
DOCUMENTARY. The inventor of the famed Pointillism technique in which a whole picture is made up of tiny rectangles of pure color which blend together when viewed from afar, Georges Pierre Seurat is the focus of this documentary. Includes a look at his masterpiece, "Une Baignade," and his considerable artistic legacy. 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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2006 - The Great Artists: The Impressionists: Manet [DVD]
DOCUMENTARY. Breaking new ground by defying traditional artistic conventions, Edouard Manet was both a lightning rod of controversy and a respected maverick amongst his peers. This documentary examines his contributions to the Impressionist movement and how, despite the success of such works as "A Bar at the Folies-Bergeres," he died a broken man. 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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2006 - he Great Artists: The Impressionists: Pissarro [DVD]
DOCUMENTARY. The leader of the original Impressionists and the only artist from the school to show his work at all eight of the exhibitions from 1874 to 1886, Camille Pissarro is the focus of this documentary that examines his life and such masterpieces as "Boulevard Montmartre." 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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2006 - The Great Artists: The Impressionists: Degas [DVD]
DOCUMENTARY. Inspired by the works of Renaissance painters, French artist Hilaire Degas produced some of the most brilliant works from the Impressionist era. This documentary examines the life and art of Degas with an emphasis on such masterpieces as "Rehearsal of the Ballet" and "The Cotton Exchange." 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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The Artists' Specials: Monet: Shadow And Light VHS
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Georgia O'Keeffe (1977) VHS
The only documentary interview with the woman whose landscapes of the American Southwest earned her immortality in the realm of fine art. O'Keeffe discusses her life and work with candor and wit in this PBS production. 59 min.
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Great Women Artists: Georgia O'Keeffe VHS
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Moulin Rouge [DVD] (1952)
The colorful, tragic story of painter Toulouse-Lautrec and the residents of Paris' notorious Montmartre district whom he immortalized on canvas is masterfully told by director John Huston. Jose Ferrer stars as the deformed artist, with Zsa Zsa Gabor, Colette Marchand and Suzanne Flon as the women who filled his art and his life. 119 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.
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The Impressionists: The Other French Revolution [DVD](2001)
It's been called the first modern artistic movement, and in this documentary series from the producers of A&E's "Biography" you can trace the development of the Impressionist style through the lives and works of five of its masters: Degas, Monet, Morisot, Pissarro and Renoir. 200 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital; art gallery; timelines; interactive menus; scene access.
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Impressionists On The Seine [VHS]
DOCUMENTARY. Parisian life along the River Seine in the late 1800s, and how it influenced a generation of artists that included Manet, Monet, Pissarro and Renoir, is examined in a documentary that features extensive looks at each painter's works. 30 min.
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The French Impressionists: An Accessible Paradise [VHS]
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Art Treasures Of Spain: Goya: His Life And Art VHS
DOCUMENTARY. Considered by many to be Spain's first modern artist, Francisco Jose de Goya used paintings, cartoon drawings and etchings to depict subjects ranging from everyday peasant life to royal portraits and the horrors of war. See examples of his work and learn about the tempestuous era in which he lived. 44 min.
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Rembrandt (1977) VHS
This two-part documentary focuses on Rembrandt van Rijn's amazing works, as well as on the restoration of his masterpiece "The Night Watch," which was vandalized in 1975. Featured are some of the artist's greatest paintings. 56 min.
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Rembrandt [DVD] (1936)
Charles Laughton paints an unforgettable film portrait in this biodrama of the 17th-century Dutch artist, focusing on his later years and the depression he suffered after the death of his wife. Elsa Lanchester, Gertrude Lawrence also star in this Alexander Korda production. 84 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer; scene access.
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Rembrandt And His World VHS
This documentary offers a glimpse at the renowned 17th-century artist's private life. Along with a tour of the restored Amsterdam home where he and his wife lived, you'll also see some of the numerous paintings Rembrandt collected for his own inspiration. 45 min.
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Michelangelo: Self Portrait [DVD](1989)
Michelangelo: Self-Portrait [VHS] (1989)
Renowned documentarian Robert Snyder takes you on a fascinating journey into the life of the celebrated artist with this in-depth profile that features a sampling of Michelangelo's own writings about himself. Also included is the Academy Award-winning "The Titan: Story of Michelangelo" (1950), which Snyder produced. 85 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; interviews; filmography.
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Biography: Michelangelo: Artist And Man VHS
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Discovery Of Art: Michelangelo VHS
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Michelangelo And The Sistine Chapel(1996) VHS
It was a painstaking labor of love that took four years and became the work of art he would be best remembered for. Tour the Vatican's Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo's awe-inspiring ceiling paintings as you learn about the artist's personal vision that inspired them and the meanings behind them. 35 min.
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The Great Masters: Michelangelo: Matter And Spirit VHS
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The Titan: Story Of Michelangelo [VHS] (1950)
The Titan: Story Of Michelangelo [DVD] (1950)
Fredric March narrates this Academy Award-winning look at the life and work of the Renaissance master artist. See the Italian countryside that inspired him, and marvel as such Michelangelo works as the sculptures of David and Moses, the Sistine Chapel ceiling and Last Judgment frescoes, the dome of St. Peter's Cathedral, and others are examined in all their glory. Co-directed by Robert J. Flaherty ("Nanook of the North"). 60 min.
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The Artists' Specials: Winslow Homer: American Original VHS
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Winslow Homer: The Nature Of The Artist VHS
The works of one of America's greatest naturalist painters are brought into a new light in this invigorating study. The artist's great Civil War and sea-oriented works are featured. 30 min.
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The Artists' Specials: Mary Cassatt: American Impressionist VHS
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Rembrandt's Masterly Brushstrokes VHS
This program focuses on the master artist's ability to mix special paints with ingredients known only to him to provide an incredible sheen to his work, and the eventual discovery of Rembrandt's formula. 30 min.
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The Artists' Specials: Rembrandt: Fathers And Sons VHS
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Goya [DVD] (1951)
Goya [VHS] (1951)
An informative documentary that delves deep into the genius of the brilliant 19th-century Spanish master. You'll explore Goya's etchings, tapestries, portraits, frescoes and the famous ``black paintings'' from his home. 54 min.
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Goya In Bordeaux [DVD] (2000) DVD
Carlos Saura's unconventional look of the life of Francisco de Goya features Francisco Rabal as the 19th-century Spanish artist, who relates the important moments of the past to his daughter while living in exile in Bordeaux shortly before the end of his life. Among the incidents Goya touches on are his own deafness, his thoughts on his "violent" paintings and his long-time obsession with the Duchess of Alba. Featuring stunning cinematography by Vittorio Storaro, the film also stars Daphne Fernandez, Maribel Verdu. 105 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailers; scene access.
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The Artists' Specials: Goya: Awakened On A Dream VHS
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