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The Resource The Private life of a masterpiece, The complete seasons 1-5, A Fulmar Television & Film, BBC, 2 entertain ; written by Russell Davies, (videorecording)

The Private life of a masterpiece, The complete seasons 1-5, A Fulmar Television & Film, BBC, 2 entertain ; written by Russell Davies, (videorecording)

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Summary
Going beyond the Who, When, and Where of great art to address the all-important Why, this remarkable series firmly sets each of ten of the world's greatest masterpieces within the vibrant context of its times. A good deal of How is included as well, as X-ray analysis and 3-D reconstructions expand on the narratives--and solve long-unexplained riddles--by revealing details that could not otherwise be seen. And behind it all is valuable commentary by leading art historians, artists, art critics
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
7 videodiscs (ca. 1,078 min.) in 2 containers
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally aired in 2004
Contents
  • [v. 1]. Disc 1. Renaissance masterpieces
  • disc 2. Seventeenth century masters
  • disc 3. Masterpieces 1800 to 1850
  • disc 4. Masterpieces 1851 to 1900
  • [v. 2]. disc 5. Impressionism and the Post Impressionists
  • disc 6. Masterpieces of the twentieth century
  • disc 7. Masterpieces of sculpture
Isbn
9781419857966
Instance
Label
The Private life of a masterpiece, The complete seasons 1-5
Title
The Private life of a masterpiece
Title number
The complete seasons 1-5
Statement of responsibility
A Fulmar Television & Film, BBC, 2 entertain ; written by Russell Davies
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Going beyond the Who, When, and Where of great art to address the all-important Why, this remarkable series firmly sets each of ten of the world's greatest masterpieces within the vibrant context of its times. A good deal of How is included as well, as X-ray analysis and 3-D reconstructions expand on the narratives--and solve long-unexplained riddles--by revealing details that could not otherwise be seen. And behind it all is valuable commentary by leading art historians, artists, art critics
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95D2n-o0Bsk
Cataloging source
lbi
Characteristic
videorecording
http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
Private life of a masterpiece (Television program)
Dewey number
700
Intended audience
Canadian Home Video Rating: G
Language note
Includes audio tracks and subtitles in English
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Davies, Russell T
  • BBC Worldwide Ltd
  • Fulmar (Firm)
  • 2 Entertain (Firm)
Runtime
0
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Masterpiece, Artistic
  • Art and society
  • Art criticism
  • Art appreciation
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
The Private life of a masterpiece, The complete seasons 1-5, A Fulmar Television & Film, BBC, 2 entertain ; written by Russell Davies, (videorecording)
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally aired in 2004
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Contents
[v. 1]. Disc 1. Renaissance masterpieces -- disc 2. Seventeenth century masters -- disc 3. Masterpieces 1800 to 1850 -- disc 4. Masterpieces 1851 to 1900 -- [v. 2]. disc 5. Impressionism and the Post Impressionists -- disc 6. Masterpieces of the twentieth century -- disc 7. Masterpieces of sculpture
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
7 videodiscs (ca. 1,078 min.) in 2 containers
Isbn
9781419857966
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
794051408228
Other physical details
sd., col. with b&w sequences
Publisher number
  • 1000029645
  • 3000015120
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • lbu00087882
  • 606703
System details
DVD ; full screen and widescreen presentations
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The Private life of a masterpiece, The complete seasons 1-5, A Fulmar Television & Film, BBC, 2 entertain ; written by Russell Davies, (videorecording)
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally aired in 2004
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Contents
[v. 1]. Disc 1. Renaissance masterpieces -- disc 2. Seventeenth century masters -- disc 3. Masterpieces 1800 to 1850 -- disc 4. Masterpieces 1851 to 1900 -- [v. 2]. disc 5. Impressionism and the Post Impressionists -- disc 6. Masterpieces of the twentieth century -- disc 7. Masterpieces of sculpture
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
7 videodiscs (ca. 1,078 min.) in 2 containers
Isbn
9781419857966
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
794051408228
Other physical details
sd., col. with b&w sequences
Publisher number
  • 1000029645
  • 3000015120
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • lbu00087882
  • 606703
System details
DVD ; full screen and widescreen presentations
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD

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