What can you see in an abstract painting? Why do portraits grab us? Is it wrong to feel exhausted by big city museums? Why should we care about paintings anyway? Art curator and award-winning author Jason Paton is passionate about painting. Visiting great galleries and small studios, talking to artists and dealers, looking at countless paintings, he shows us how to see art with new eyes.
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In this documentary series, Justin Patin takes us on a magical journey into the word of art. Visit galleries, meet the experts, and enjoy all that the world of art has to offer from the comfort of your home. This DVD set includes twelve eye-opening episodes.
1 . . . and Discover a New World
2 . . . of the Body
3 . . . of a Place
4 . . . and Connect the Old and New
5 . . . of a Face
6 . . . and Take a Leap of Faith .
7 . . . of Nothing -
8 . . . that Wants to Change the World -
9 . . . that Doesn't Look Like a Painting
10 . . . in a Museum .
11 . . . and Start a Collection
12 . . . on Your Own
The titles are pretty self-explanatory. There are also a bonus episode titled "What is Beauty" as well as a viewers guide and profilers of some of the authors. You might think there is only one way to look at a painting, but Justin Paton will open to your eyes. He'll teach you to find the little nuances that are easy to miss in our fast-paced world, and he will have even the most devoted art lover looking at their favorite pieces with a fresh eye. If you'd like to grab a copy of this fantastic DVD for yourself, you can find it online at Acorn Media or on Amazon.
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