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From the circus to the moon / a film by Hans Richter.
LIBRA VHS NB237.C28 F76 1997
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Arthouse videotapes ; no. 47.
- Arthouse videotapes ; no. 47
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Calder, Alexander, 1898-1976.
- Calder, Alexander.
- Sculptors--United States.
- Sculptors.
- United States.
- Art and architecture videos.
- Local Subjects:
- Art and architecture videos.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Video recordings.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videocassette (13 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
- 1/2 in.
- polychrome
- Other Title:
- Title on container: Alexander Calder : from the circus to the moon
- Place of Publication:
- [New York] : Arthouse Inc., [1997]
- System Details:
- VHS.
- analog
- magnetic
- VHS
- Summary:
- "The universe of Calder's rotating spheres, spinning mobiles, animated wire sculpture and his toys, prints, jewelry, tapestries and theater designs are set in motion on the screen [with music and rhythm; no spoken commentary]. We see Calder transform an old spoon into part of a delicate mobile. He is captured at work and at play and revealed to be an artist for whom the two activities are inseparable"--Container.
- Credits:
- Camera, Arnold Eagle; brief statement at beginning by James Sweeney.
- Notes:
- Videocassette release of the film. Container indicates 1977.
- OCLC:
- 43416826
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