Subject: Arts: Art & Artists

Artists of the World Series

This series showcases great artists of the world, presenting provocative biographies and in-depth studies of their art. Programs available on 8 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 8-Disc Set. (2 programs available in Spanish.) For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

1. Henry Moore: A Never-Ending Discovery (Moore in China)

Grand Award and Gold Award -The Questar Awards
Certificate of Creative Excellence -US International Film & Video Festival
"Highly Recommended. An insightful view of Henry Moore’s interest in universal themes and of the harmonious blend created when modern sculpture Click for more

2. Robert Davidson: The Eagle Soars

"Recommended. The Native sculptor carving a totem pole tries to 'release images locked within the wood'; also he shares his views on the importance of working with an apprentice." -Booklist
Robert Charles Davidson, who began carving at the age of 13, comes from a long line of respected woodcarvers. Click for more

3. Francisco José de Goya: The Painter Who Lost His Head

Francisco José de Goya (1746-1828), along with El Greco and Diego Velazquez, is one of Spain's great masters of art. It is known his work influenced Manet and Picasso, and today his paintings have as much impact as they did when they were created. Truly, the spirit of Goya lives on; however, there was a time Click for more

4. Sybil Andrews: The Art of Linocut

Best Documentary -Iris Awards
"Recommended. This biographical documentary reveals in personal interviews the artist's passion for art in any form and especially drawing. Examples of her works technically are easy to see and understand." -EMRO Review
This highly acclaimed Click for more

5. Michael Cardew: Master Potter

A classic documentary on the late English master potter, Michael Cardew, a main pillar in bringing the tradition of hand-made pottery back to England after it had disappeared when people flocked to the machine-made wares of the Industrial Revolution. At his home and pottery at Wenford Bridge in Cornwall, England, Click for more

6. Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros: Walls of Fire

Acadamy Award Nominee
CINE Golden Eagle Award
Narrated by Ricardo Montalbán (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn; Fantasy Island), this digitally re-mastered classic is the story of Mexico's "Los Tres Grandes" - The Three Great Ones: Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Click for more

7. Antonio Saura: Sauragrams

This is an eclectic and often graphic portrait of Antonio Saura (1930 - 1998), who was one of Spain's boldest surrealistic painters. He began painting and writing in 1947 while suffering from tuberculosis, a condition that confined him for five years. Self taught, he became part of the avant-garde El Paso group Click for more

7. Antonio Saura: Sauragrams - Level 1

This is an eclectic and often graphic portrait of Antonio Saura (1930 - 1998), who was one of Spain's boldest surrealistic painters. He began painting and writing in 1947 while suffering from tuberculosis, a condition that confined him for five years. Self taught, he became part of the avant-garde El Paso group Click for more

8. The Ceramic Art of the Natzlers

CINE Golden Eagle Award
"Highly Recommended. People will come away with new understandings and insight into ceramics as an art form." -Vern Thomas, Film Evaluations
"The Natzlers' elegant and daring works helped elevate ceramics from a decorative art to a fine Click for more