Art Appreciation

Through in-depth profiles and dynamic behind-the-scenes footage featuring artists speaking directly about their inspirations and ideas, Season 5 of Art21 shows a broad range of artistic practice, technical innovation, and experimentation — from artists tackling large-scale collaborative projects in hangar-like studios, to those working in the quiet of more intimate studio settings.

In the 21st century, American artists are taking self-expression into uncharted territory.

Children will be delighted by these new titles from Barron’s.

When Cajun artist George Rodrigue began his series of Blue Dog paintings in 1984, he had no idea that they would consume the greater part of his life for more than two decades, and that the mysterious Blue Dog — inspired by his studio dog–turned-model, Tiffany, and the Cajun loup-garou folk legend — would become a wildly popular international icon as well.

The Magic of Illusion is a film about how we see, what we see, or what it is we think we see.

Specifically designed for grades 3-8, this set explores the diverse cultures and customs of china, India, Japan, and Latin America.

Famous works are used to demonstrate and explore the 12 elements and principles of design.

Famous works, linear visuals, and explanatory text explore the techniques of perspective.

Three programs: Language of Symbolism, Symbolism of Animals in Art, and Symbolism of Plants in Art, encourage students to look at subjects in diverse contexts and to search for the deeper meanings in art.

In 1935, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a country house for the Kaufmann family over a small stream in Western Pennsylvania.

This film examines the extraordinary life and Surrealist art of Kahlo, who began to paint in 1925 while recovering from a horrific streetcar accident that left her permanently disabled.

This series of programs from Kultur Films presents an in-depth look at some of the greatest women artists of all times.