An analysis of British society since 1945, and the relationship or lack thereof, of art to the people. Deals with the problem of people understanding and accepting “modern art”. “Art must be thought of as a basic human need, instead of a luxury that our society can only just afford”
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323280
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Great Britain
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and society
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art appreciation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art criticism
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Modern
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Modern - 20th century - Great Britain
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)