The Impressionists : the other French revolution

DVD

The Impressionists : the other French revolution / produced in association with Cobblestone Films ; History Television Productions ; produced, written, and directed by Bruce Alfred.

Herrmann, Edward, 1943-2014 (Added Author). Alfred, Bruce. (Added Author). Arts and Entertainment Network. (Added Author). New Video Group. (Added Author). A & E Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). History Channel (Television network) (Added Author). Cobblestone Films. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Tells the story of the first truly modern artistic movement, focusing on five of its most important practitioners, Renoir, Monet, Degas, Pissarro, and Morisot. Their determination to remain true to their convictions--and the price they paid as a result--is vividly captured in their own words, taken from letters and diaries, while the world's foremost authorities offer fascinating insights into their lives and work"--Container.

Record details

ISBN: 0767037987
ISBN: 9780767037983
ISBN: 0767037995
ISBN: 9780767037990
ISBN: 0767038002
ISBN: 9780767038003
Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (90 min. each) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : A & E Television Networks ; ©2001.

Content descriptions

General Note:: DVD features: interactive art gallery ; artist timelines ; interactive menu ; scene selection.
Formatted Contents Note:: Vol. I, The road to Impressionism. Fleeting moments in time -- Monet, teenage rebel -- Pissarro, everyday life -- Renoir, the outsider -- Degas, immersed in solitude -- Insane ambition -- Natural effects of light -- Rejected by the salon -- An artist by trade -- Changing vision -- Experimenting with style -- France goes to war.

Vol. II, Capturing the moment. The modern moment -- An independent exhibition -- A fighters temperment -- Through a painter's eyes -- The realist -- A business decision -- End of the exhibitions -- Struggling with their craft -- The depths of pain -- The Dreyfuss affair -- Pain passes -- Beauty remains.
Creation/Production Credits Note:: Editor, Kris Liem ; directory of photography, Mead Hunt ; narrator, Edward Herrmann.
Participant or Performer Note:: Narrated by Edward Herrmann; commentators include Paul Hayes Tucker, John House, Joachim Pissarro, Richard Brettell, Colin Bailey, Richard Kendall, Linda Nochlin, Tamar Garb, Anne Higonnet, Charles Moffett, Gary Tinterow, Chuck Close, ; voices, Victor Garber, Josef Sommer, Amy Irving, Paul Hecht, Philip Bosco, Jeffrey DeMunn, Kaili Vernoff, George Demas, Ross Wassermann, Hugh Sinclair, Kris Liem, Lennon Parham.
Target Audience Note:: Not rated.
System Details Note:: DVD, Dolby Digital stereo.