A study of the work of Picasso showing the development of his technique from his ‘blue’ period, through Cubism to abstraction. A series of paintings, sculptures and ceramics in the first part of the film lead to a personal interview with the artist in his studio at Vallauris in which he gives an unusual demonstration of his technique by sketching white paint on an invisible sheet of glass placed between himself and the camera. Examples of the artist’s work in the film are from the Musee d’Antibes at Vallauris which is devoted almost entirely to the exhibition of Picasso’s work.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011574
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painters
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting - Technique
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Modern
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Modern - 20th century - France
Crafts & Visual Arts → Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973
Documentary → Documentary films - France
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)