Shades of difference

Displays and discusses the work of two Australian painters, with their own explanations and responses to the comments of a random selection of people asked to view their works. Michael Dulics uses pictorial symbolism as a vehicle for social commentary. Col Jordan creates abstract optical effects.

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Credits

producer/director

Frank Heimans

production company

Cinetel Film Production Services

Duration

00:22:45:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1965

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009687

Language

English

Subject categories

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Modern

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Modern - 20th century

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Modern - 20th century - Australia

Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Australian

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1965

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