|
TITLE |
Isamu Noguchi [videorecording] : stones and paper / directed by Hiro Narita. |
IMPRINT |
Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities and Sciences, 2004. |
DESCRIPTION |
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. with b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
NOTE |
Originally broadcast in 1997 as a segment of the public television program: American masters. |
PERFORMER |
Narrator, Linda Hunt. |
SUMMARY |
This documentary examines the life and career of Isamu Noguchi, a prolific Japanese-American sculptor, best known for his naturalistic designs of open space. Discusses earlier works, including the famous Noguchi "heads" within the context of his apprenticeship under Constantin Brancusi. Ceramics, furniture, interiors, and gardens designed by Noguchi reflect his Japanese ethnic roots and his fondness for Japanese artistic tradition. |
FORMAT |
DVD. |
SUBJECT |
Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988. |
SUBJECT |
Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988 -- Criticism and interpretation. |
SUBJECT |
Sculptors -- United States -- Biography. |
SUBJECT |
Documentary films. |
DISCIPLINE |
Visual Arts. |
OTHER TITLE |
Stones and paper [videorecording]. |
OTHER TITLE |
American masters (Television program). |
ISBN |
isamunoguchi. |