Constable at Tate. Art and life in landscape
Description
In his idealized yet deeply felt pastoral images, John Constable manifested a uniquely English identification with nature and rural life. This program, created from extensive Tate and National Gallery collections, explores both the aesthetic and subtly political aspects of Constable's work. Eschewing the approach of many art documentaries, the film presents detailed audio commentary from Tate curator Anne Lyles and art historians Michael Rosenthal and William Vaughan-accompanied by high-definition video of Flatford Mill, The Hay Wain, The Cornfield, Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows, The Opening of Waterloo Bridge, Hempstead Heath with a Rainbow, and other stunning paintings.
Runtime
58 min
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Date of Publication
[2007], c2006
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Films on Demand
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