(c) 1996 L&S Video Inc.
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Artist: Jacob Lawrence
Medium: VHS Video
Running Time: 28 Minutes
Item #: 4111
Name: Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression
Price: $49.95
About this item...
A documentary about the life and work of one of America's great living painters, the first African-American to be represented by a New York Gallery. Emphasis is placed on the epic narratives he painted about the struggles of the African-American people. Central to the video is the attention given to the emotional aspects of creating art and the importance of motivation and determination for success.
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The Life of an Artist
The African-American Artist Series provides an intimate and
personal look at both the lives and work of the world's
most famous artists. Art history is being made on film.
Working in their own studios the artists create paintings
or sculpture right before our eyes.
These documentaries profile the human beings - their personal
relationships, joys and struggles. Filmed by an award winning
producer, they offer a unique way to collect the whole story
of African-American Art in a permanent Video Library.
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Written & Directed by David Irving
Created & Produced by Linda Freeman
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