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The Dutch Masters Boxed Set / Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Dyck, Rubens, Bosch, Bruegel
Starring: Dutch Masters Box Set Manufacturer: Kultur Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FII2VG Release Date: 2006-06-27 |
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The Great Artists chronicles the lives, times and works of the men whose genius has captivated the art world for generations. Informative and entertaining, the series highlights important events in each artist's life, explores their stylistic trademarks, and provides detailed explanations of their techniques.The Great Artists also features expert commentary and analysis from leading authorities, art historians and scholars, new location footage and extensive period re-creations. The six programs in this series feature an in-depth look at the Dutch Masters.
Some art lovers believe that Rembrandt's abilities as a portraitist have never been surpassed, and it is, perhaps, his famous series of self-portraits that best demonstrate his genius. Painted over the course of his life, they reveal nothing less than Rembrandt himself, as he was when he was alive.
There is often a sadness in these images, perhaps unsurprisingly as Rembrandt suffered many difficulties during his life, including: bankruptcy, torrid affairs, and the death of loved ones. His paintings characteristically depict group portraits, landscapes, and religious work. Many of these images were produced as etchings, confirming Rembrandt's mastery of the line drawing as well as conveying the drama of great Biblical events. When he died in 1669, he left behind an incredible body of work whose qualities have been matched by few other artists of history, if at all.
Born in 1632, only three dozen canvases survive from Vermeer's working life. A resident of the Dutch city of Delft, it is Vermeer's subject matter that is the first point of interest in his work. Unusually, he chose to depict scenes of ordinary, everyday life. His images are calm and precise, almost mathematical in their organization, while his ability to depict the effects of light are also remarkable, though for a long time his skills were almost completely unknown. It would be two hundred years after Vermeer's death before his status as a Dutch Master began to be fully recognized.
Born in Antwerp in 1577, the young Peter Paul Rubens traveled extensively in Italy, soaking up the artistic achievements of the High Renaissance, and slowly becoming one of the most important Flemish painter of the 17th century. Returning to Flanders, he began a career that combined Renaissance technique with a new boldness of approach towards color and brushwork. His mastery at depicting surface texture can be seen in his religious images commissioned by the Catholic Church. But Rubens was undoubtedly a man of the world, a charming individual who worked as a diplomat and whose connections resulted in a great number of portrait commissions. It is these portraits that are, perhaps, the most enduring achievements of a giant of art history.
The pupil of Rubens, Anthony van Dyck followed his master's example by traveling to Italy as part of his artistic training. Like Rubens, he found inspiration in the Venetian Renaissance masters Titian and Giorgione. An enthusiasm for rich colors and a remarkable ability to depict the texture of fabric characterized Van Dyck's best work. But even more than Rubens, Van Dyck focused his attention on the art of the portraiture. Appointed Court Painter to the English King Charles in 1632, the portraits he produced provide an unrivaled visual insight into the noble men and women of the day, as well as displaying his technical mastery of the genre.
The career of Hieronymus Bosch is among the most mysterious of all the great artists of history. Though he was well-known by the time of his death in 1516, virtually nothing of his life is known today. His surviving works are also deeply enigmatic, highly symbolic images filled with the spirit of the Middle Ages. But the appeal of Bosch's work has long outlasted the late medieval age in which he lived. Though his art addressed the human follies of his own time, the satirical humor that he used can still be readily appreciated today. His intensely spiritual images of Christ and the Saints also continue to inspire many modern students, but it is Bosch's remarkable visions of the fantastic that are, undoubtedly, his greatest achievement.
The life of Pieter Bruegel the Elder will always remain something of a mystery. We possess few details of his sixteenth century life, and we must rely fully on his surviving art to appreciate his genius. As an artist, he was inspired deeply by his great Dutch predecessor, Hieronymous Bosch. His work reveals typically Boschian themes such as the Follies Of Man, and he used a similar keen humor to convey his artistic message. Bruegel also followed Bosch in his choice of contemporary subject matter. His depictions of peasant life are amongst the greatest in western art. He was also one of the first masters of landscape painting, and his satirical drawings are as relevant today as they have ever been, while religious works combine simplicity and depth in their spiritual message.
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Low Countries Immortal Painters .......2007-03-20
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The Art of Renaissance Science: Galileo and Perspective
Manufacturer: CustomFlix ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD-R Similar Items:
ASIN: B000MM1032 Release Date: 2007-01-12 |
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Prof. Joseph W. Dauben discusses the life of Galileo, the origin of perspective drawing and the interaction of art and science in the Renaissance. His presentation includes dozens of examples from Renaissance painting, sculpture and architectural drawing including the works of Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci. Brunelleschi's famous discovery of linear perspective using mirrors and the Baptistry of the Cathedral in Florence is illustrated with overlays showing the horizon line and the vanishing points. Computer graphics are used to recreate the inclined plane and Tower of Pisa experiments of Galileo. Dauben explains how these experiments allowed Galileo to formulate his revolutionary mathematical theory of the behavior of falling bodies. Dauben concludes by discussing the influence of Galileo's scientific work on the artists of his time.
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Rembrandt 400 Years
Starring: Rembrandt 400 Years Manufacturer: Foreign Media Group ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FTW356 Release Date: 2006-08-08 |
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Rembrandt is the most famous painter of all time. This DVD lifts the veil giving you an intimate view of the Master Artist and his work and world. The Era of Rembrandt, the Golden Age revives.
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Rembrandt
Starring: Charles Laughton , Gertrude Lawrence , Elsa Lanchester , Edward Chapman , and Walter Hudd Director: Alexander Korda Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005AUKF Release Date: 2001-06-19 |
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Academy AwardÂ(r) winner* Charles Laughton brilliantly captures the inner turmoil of the passionate 17th-century genius in probably the finest acting performance ever recorded on celluloid (The Observer)! In Amsterdam of 1642, master painter Rembrandt Van Rijn (Charles Laughton), enjoys a rich, full life in a beautiful, blinding, swirling mist of fame and fortune. But with the sudden death of his beloved wife and muse, his work takes a dark, sardonic turn that quickly offends even his most loyal patrons. Bankrupt and bereft, he finds comfort in the arms of pretty, young Hendrickje (Elsa Lanchester), a servant in his home. Now, offered a surprising second chance at love, will he summon the courage to overcome his demons or will tragedy continue to haunt one of the greatest painters who ever lived? *1932 33: Actor, The Private Life of Henry VIIICustomer Reviews:
Classic Artistic Bio.......2006-11-10
My boy Charlie!.......2006-01-25
Definitely worth renting!.......2004-09-17
An excellent movie but ..........2004-07-12
"I live in a beautiful, blinding, swirling mist".......2004-06-17
The film begins when Rembrandt is 36, in 1642, with the passing of his beloved wife Saskia, the model for so many of his works, and is followed by the controversy over his magnificent and enormous "The Night Watch", which was unveiled the same year. I never imagined this picture to be so huge and powerful.
The details of seventeenth century Amsterdam are marvelous, and I especially enjoyed seeing how the studio of the time was set up, with pigments in bottles, and canvas tied to a stretcher frame.
The film belongs to Laughton, and his magnificent performance, but the supporting cast is great, with Elsa Lanchester as Hendrickje, Gertrude Lawrence as his housekeeper and common law wife, and John Bryning as Titus, the only one of his four children with Saskia that survived.
Remarkably clear for its age, with very few crackles in its lovely cinematography by Geoffrey Toye, its years are more noticeable in the soundtrack (by Georges Perinal) than visually. Meticulously directed by Alexander Korda, this film should be seen by all art aficionados, and those who love Rembrandt's work, as you will love it even more after seeing this film. Total running time is 85 minutes.
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The Rembrandt Collection - Rembrandt, Painter of Man / Restoration of The Nightwatch / Rembrandt's Masterly Brushstrokes / Rembrandt And His World
Starring: Rembrandt Collection Manufacturer: Kultur Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000O1713Y Release Date: 2007-05-29 |
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Rembrandt's Masterly Brushstrokes: Rembrandt wanted the surface of his paintings to sparkle, and he achieved his desired result by developing paints of a highly specialized formula. His paints contained secret ingredients known only to the artist, and have eluded discovery until now.Rembrandt and His World: Rembrandt's home for many years of his life was in Amsterdam where he and his wife kept a huge number of paintings to satisfy his mania for collection, and to provide inspiration for his own work. This program presents the restoration of his house and contains insights into Rembrandt's personality.
Rembrandt: Painter of Man is a fascinating documentary showing Rembrandt's unique capacity to capture and depict the many aspects of humanity. Dozens of his most famous paintings, as well as his self-portraits, are featured.
There are 40 years between the first and the last self-portraits of Rembrandt van Rijn. The first shows the coming young artist: proud and self-assured. The last one shows the old painter, marked by his misfortune and worries. In his paintings man was central, and these and his self-portraits are a mirror of his life, which is shown in a series of dissolves from one self-portrait to the other. A Film By Bert Haanstra.
: The Restoration of "The Night Watch" is an in-depth look at the restoration work performed on Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Night Watch," which was seriously vandalized in 1975. The eight-month job of restoration began: a new canvas was fixed in place, old varnish was removed, previous damage was repaired, and the entire painting was cleaned. This fascinating program shows how this masterpiece was brought back from the brink of destruction in less than a year, with the result that "The Night Watch" is once again on display.A Film By Theo Kok.
Rembrandt and His World: The renowned 17th century Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn was not only a major artist, but he was also an avid collector of prints, paintings and objects d'art. Many of the items in his collection became inspirations for his work and often can be recognized in his drawings and paintings. Today, the collection may be viewed at Rembrandt's house, now completely renovated and restored to its original condition and where many of his world-famous works of art were originally produced.
Rembrandt and his wife Saskia bought the house in 1634, two years after their marriage. At the time, the young artist's works were selling well and they lived quite comfortably. The Rembrandt's stayed in this grand residence for nearly twenty years surrounded by not only his own works, but also by works of numerous other artists.
This unique program brings to life the world in which Rembrandt lived and worked as well as showing less well-known aspects of the old master and his personality. It was his mania for collecting that ultimately led to the artist's financial downfall. Although his income had declined with fewer commissions coming to him, the artist continued to add to his collection and this finally led the family into bankruptcy. Fortunately, a complete inventory of the collection was drawn up at the time, and this list was an immensely valuable source of information during the restoration of the home.In addition to the many fine paintings and other works of art in his home, Rembrandt kept albums containing some 8,000 prints and drawings - many of which were by famous artists. Not only did the artist derive inspiration from many of the works in the collection, but also from the house itself.
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The Dutch Masters - Rembrandt
Starring: Rembrandt Manufacturer: Kultur Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FII2QQ Release Date: 2006-06-27 |
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Some art lovers believe that Rembrandt's abilities as a portraitist have never been surpassed, and it is, perhaps, his famous series of self-portraits that best demonstrate his genius. Painted over the course of his life, they reveal nothing less than Rembrandt himself, as he was when he was alive.There is often a sadness in these images, perhaps unsurprisingly as Rembrandt suffered many difficulties during his life, including: bankruptcy, torrid affairs, and the death of loved ones. His paintings characteristically depict group portraits, landscapes, and religious work. Many of these images were produced as etchings, confirming Rembrandt's mastery of the line drawing as well as conveying the drama of great Biblical events. When he died in 1669, he left behind an incredible body of work whose qualities have been matched by few other artists of history, if at all.
The Great Artists also features leading authorities, art historians and scholars.
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A Little Dry.......2007-01-05
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Rembrandt Films Greatest Hits
Starring: Howard Morris , Seth Deitch , and Marie Deitch Director: Gene Deitch Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items: ASIN: 630587137X Release Date: 2000-07-04 |
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Rembrandt Films was a small studio that produced more than 50 cartoons between 1959 and 1970. Its main director was Gene Deitch, a veteran of UPA and Terrytoons, where he worked on the minimal Tom Terrific. Those influences can clearly be seen in Deitch's short films. In The Frozen Logger, he attempts to re-create Rooty-Toot-Toot, John Hubley's brilliant retelling of the story of Frankie and Johnnie (UPA, 1952). But the animation is too limited and the timing too slow to give the film much appeal. The Oscar-winning Munro, based on Jules Feiffer's cartoon story about a 4-year-old boy inadvertently drafted into the U.S. Army, also shows the influences of Hubley and UPA. But Feiffer's send-up of the military and government bureaucracies retains its sting. The four "Self Help" cartoons are modeled after Disney's How To series for Goofy and the Mr. Know-It-All segments on Rocky and His Friends. Arthur Treacher supplies a properly snooty narration, but the visuals lack the punch needed to provide an effective foil for such useful lessons as How to Avoid Friendship. The remainder of the films are more interesting as examples of '60s-style humor and design than as entertainment. Suitable for all ages. --Charles SolomonDescription
Between 1959 and 1970, Rembrandt Films produced more than 50 cartoons, including Tom and Jerry for MGM/UA and Popeye for King Features. The company also produced its own theatrical shorts, which won five Academy Award nominations and one Oscar. This compilation includes: "Munro" - Written by Jules Feiffer, this Oscar-winner about a four-year-old boy inadvertently drafted by the United States Army is one of America's classic cartoons; "Frozen Logger" - Based on the song by Lee Hayes of the Weavers, a waitress falls in love with a fanciful woodsman who stirs his coffee with his thumb; "Self-Help Series" - Narrated by the sardonic Arthur Treacher, these cartoons--"Self Defense for Cowards," "How to Avoid Friendship," "How to Win on the Thruway," "How to Live with a Neurotic Dog"--help to humorously explore the contemporary human condition; "Anatole" - Rembrandt Films pioneered the animation of classic children's books. This is the cream of the crop, an adaptation of the book by Eve Titus; "Terrible Tessie," "Big Sam" and "Punky" - These series pilots have not been seen in more than three decades; "Three Nudnik Shorts" - Nudnik is Rembrandt Films' signature character, the star of the company's half-hour television series, "The Nudnick Show," airing in more than 20 countries.
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The Artist and His Environment
Director: Julius Kohanyi Manufacturer: Title House e-Distribution ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000JV52NA |
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A series of six vignettes, each tied together by a single theme or story, represents artists from different centuries and schools of art. Viewers can gather information from their own experiences to interpret the paintings - filmed from the orignals - or use them to create their own artwork. 1. THE PEASANTS WEDDING - An in depth look at Brueghel-The Youngers peasant wedding. 2. SKATERS ON THE AMSTEL - Visually investigates the painting by Arent Arentsz. 3. THE LOWLANDS - Seventeenth-century works from Flemish and Dutch masters such as Ruysdael, Rembrandt, Snyders, Hals and Massa. 4. YOUTH - Van Dycks Daedalus and Icarus details the legendary artists and inventor advising his son before a trip to Crete on artifical wings. 5. WOMEN OF THE 19TH CENTURY - Paintings by Henner, Gerone, Tissot and Hughes and their attitudes towards women in the 19th century. 6. ROMANTIC LANDSCAPE IN ENGLAND - An 18th century look at the English masters including Marlow, Morland and Gainsborough.
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Rembrandt: His Art and the Music of His Era
Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000FBNP2E |
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CD-I program is designed for an interactive audience and includes 7 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Dutch. Recordings by Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra + Gallery of 80 paintings, etchings and drawings by the greatest Dutch master + tour through historic Amsterdam and Leiden, Rembrandt's birthplace.~~~Track list:~~~Willem de Fesch, Concerto Grosso, B major~~1. Allegro~~2. Largo~~3. Presto~~~4. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Ballo del Granduco~~~C. Hacquart, from "Harmonia Parnassia," Sonata Secondo~~5. Adagio-allegro~~6. Grave~~7. Presto (bizarria)~~8. Adagio (affectuoso)~~9. Allegro (canzona)~~10. Adagio~~11. Aria vivace~~~Henry Purcell from "Abdelazer, or the Moor's Revenge"~~12. Rondeau~~~Pieter Hellendaal, Concerto 1, Opus 3~~13. Allegro~~14. Largo~~15. Presto~~16. Menuet~~Bonus Track: Hellendaal, Concerto 1, Opus 3: Overture (grave).
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Stealing Rembrandt [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Denmark ]
Director: Jannik Johansen Manufacturer: Nordisk ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000FVUBRQ |
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Denmark released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: Danish (Dolby Digital 5.1), Danish (Dolby DTS 5.1), Danish (Subtitles), English (Subtitles), Finnish (Subtitles), Norwegian (Subtitles), Swedish (Subtitles), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SYNOPSIS: Four small-time criminals led by the seasoned, but realistic Mick, unite in a plot to steal a painting from a museum for a businessman who has emotional ties to it. By accident they steal the wrong painting and find themselves with an original Rembrandt worth millions. They eye a getaway from their everyday worries and debts, but instead their problems are only multiplied. SPECIAL FEATURES: Biographies, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Interactive Menu, Music Video, Short Film, Trailer(s),DVD: