Episode number 6 of Series “The Shock of the New Series”.
Part 6 of an 8-part series presented by art critic and writer, Robert Hughes. In this episode the strand of 20th century art - expressionism and abstract expressionism, which deals with the dark extremities of human emotion are explored. The work of such painters as Van Gogh, Munch and Rothko are examined.
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ACMI Identifier
302217
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Abstract expressionism
Crafts & Visual Arts → Expressionism (Art)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890
Crafts & Visual Arts → Munch, Edvard, 1863-1944
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting
Crafts & Visual Arts → Rothko, Mark, 1903-1970
People → Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)