Episode of Series “The Australian eye I”.
A study of the painting “Rhythmic Composition in Yellow Green Minor” (1919) by Roy de Maistre (1894-1968). Also discusses the artist’s theories linking music to painting and his belief in harmony in life and art. One of the first abstract paintings produced in Australia - far advanced for its time. De Maistre also developed and patented a colour wheel.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322655
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Abstract
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Australian
Crafts & Visual Arts → de Maistre, Roy, 1894-1968
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Color
Music & Performing Arts → Rhythm
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)