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Jasper Johns [DVD] : ideas in paint.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublication details: New York : Arthaus Musik GmbH,Description: 1 DVD (56 mins.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet [6p.]ISBN:
  • 3939873039
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • DVD 140A
Production credits:
  • Produced and directed by Rick Tejada-Flores.
Scope and content: With his portrayal of the American flag, Johns revolutionised the American art scene and became, along with Robert Rauschenberg, a forerunner of pop-art and minimalism. The Museum of Modern Art bought three of his works as early as 1958 when he had his legendary first solo exhibition at Leo Castelli's gallery in New York. Ever since, his works have been fetching record prices on the art market. The film gives an overview of the unique artist, his working methods, his aims and his career. Furthermore it is not only Johns himself who makes an appearance, but also critics, curators and people from his entourage, such as John Cage, Merce Cunningham and Castelli.
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3 Day Loan LSAD Library DVD collection DVD 140A (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002100679092

Produced and directed by Rick Tejada-Flores.

With his portrayal of the American flag, Johns revolutionised the American art scene and became, along with Robert Rauschenberg, a forerunner of pop-art and minimalism. The Museum of Modern Art bought three of his works as early as 1958 when he had his legendary first solo exhibition at Leo Castelli's gallery in New York. Ever since, his works have been fetching record prices on the art market. The film gives an overview of the unique artist, his working methods, his aims and his career. Furthermore it is not only Johns himself who makes an appearance, but also critics, curators and people from his entourage, such as John Cage, Merce Cunningham and Castelli.

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