In a combination of graphics and three-dimensional clay figures, a little man discovers the world of art. He sees an open door and wanders through into an art exhibition. Paintings come alive and move around him as he watches. As he turns to go, he himself is put on a pedestal and bronzed. A 1975 Academy Award winner. Suitable for upper primary, lower and middle secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504680
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Animation (Cinematography)
Animation → Animated films - United States
Animation → Animation - Juvenile films
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and motion pictures
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art in education
Crafts & Visual Arts → Graphic arts
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)