How art made the world [videorecording] : how humans made art and art made us human / a BBC TV production in association with KCET Hollywood ; series producer, Mark Hedgecoe ; produced and directed by Francis Whately, Ben McPherson, Martin Wilson, Nick Murphy and Robin Dashwood.
Reveals how the first big artistic discoveries were made and how they have cascaded down the centuries to define the look of the present day. Encompassing everything from cave paints to ceramics and pyramids to palaces, this film explores the global trend for unrealistic depictions of the human body; the secret powers of the feature film; how politicians manage to manipulate people so easily; visions of the afterlife; and why we use imagery at all.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419821040
- ISBN: 9781419821042
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (290 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [New York] : BBC Video : [2006]
- Distributor: Burbank, CA : Distributed in the U.S. by Warner Home Video, [2006]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally produced in 2005.Special features: Behind the scenes footage; Gobekli Tepe; Interview with presenter Dr. Nigel Spivey and producer, Mark Hedgecoe.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- More human than human -- The day pictures were born -- The art of persuasion -- Once upon a time -- To death and back.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Photography, David Baillie, Chris Hartley, Tim Cragg, Jim Ashcroft ; editor, Paul Carlin, Peter Norrey ; music, Daniel Mulhern.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Host, Dr. Nigel Spivey.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., DVD-9, NTSC.
- Language Note:
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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- Subject:
- Art > History.
Art > Psychological aspects.
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Documentary films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Imagery (Psychology) in art.
Imagery (Psychology)
Art > Psychological aspects. - Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD 709 HOW (Text) | 37810434504873 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Reveals how the first big artistic discoveries were made and how they have cascaded down the centuries to define the look of the present day. Encompassing everything from cave paints to ceramics and pyramids to palaces, this film explores the global trend for unrealistic depictions of the human body; the secret powers of the feature film; how politicians manage to manipulate people so easily; visions of the afterlife; and why we use imagery at all.
