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Moholy-Nagy was one of the most versatile artists of the twentieth century, but throughout all his work runs a constant concern with the behaviour and representation of light. This programme looks... at the development of his paintings, from his early graphic work to the mature translucent constructions, and explores his continuing interest in photography and film. As well as providing a rare opportunity to see extracts from four of his own films, the programme shows Moholy-Nagy's unused footage from Alexander Korda's film of H.G. Wells' "Things to Come"; it uses Moholy's writings to illuminate and explain his approach, and employs animation techniques to analyse some of the key works. The programme relates to the twelfth unit of the course 'The Bauhaus Experiment'. It is written and introduced by Stephen Bayley, and the extracts from Moholy's writings are read by Sandor Eles.
Moholy-Nagy was one of the most versatile artists of the twentieth century, but throughout all his work runs a constant concern with the behaviour and representation of light. This programme looks... at the development of his paintings, from his early graphic work to the mature translucent constructions, and explores his continuing interest in photography and film. As well as providing a rare opportunity to see extracts from four of his own films, the programme shows Moholy-Nagy's unused footage from Alexander Korda's film of H.G. Wells' "Things to Come"; it uses Moholy's writings to illuminate and explain his approach, and employs animation techniques to analyse some of the key works. The programme relates to the twelfth unit of the course 'The Bauhaus Experiment'. It is written and introduced by Stephen Bayley, and the extracts from Moholy's writings are read by Sandor Eles.
| Module code and title: | A351, Modern art from 1848 to the present: styles and social implications |
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| Item code: | A351; 08 |
| First transmission date: | 04-08-1976 |
| Published: | 1976 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:19 |
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| Producer: | Bennett Maxwell |
| Contributors: | Stephen Bayley; Sandor Eles |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Berlin still-life; Gypsies; Marseilles |
| Footage description: | Bayley introduces the programme on Moholy which will look at all aspects of his work. He briefly outlines his early life and influences. Stills of Moholy's early sketches. Using excerpts from Moholy's own writings, Bayley traces his development into abstract painting in the 1920s. Stills of various paintings and collages. Moholy's innovations in the fields of photomontage, photograms and ordinary photography are described. Shots from his film "Berlin still-life" are shown, with Bayley discussing the technical features. The work for Moholy's "Lightplay" is described, using a film of the mobile in action, with Moholy's own commentary. Two more of his films are shown - "The old port of Marseilles" and "Gypsies", both described by Bayley. His work after 1933 is looked at, firstly concentrating on his effects for "Things to come". The final version is compared with Moholy's original ideas. Moholy's period of work in the U.S.A. is briefly outlined. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/72036 |
| Production number: | 00525_3208 |
| Videofinder number: | 3336 |
| Available to public: | no |
