The A-Z of Contemporary Art L-Z
Episode Two (L -- Z) covers the art of Laughter, Modernism and the question of Materials, baffling Notions, Otherness, Post modernity, Queer theory, Representation and Theory, and X, Y, Zeitgeist.
'The A-Z of Contemporary Art' is a bluffer's guide to the often-impenetrable world of contemporary art, from artists, art works and galleries to new media, forms and theories. Taking an A-Z format this "guide book" is presented by respected visual arts commentator Andrew Frost as a concise visual encyclopaedia that's an energetic collage of information. More accessible than a textbook, cheaper than a trip to the Guggenheim, quicker than spending three years at university, the A-Z is presented in a light-hearted and humorously aware tone that offers real information on the contemporary art world. By the end of the series, the viewer will not only have the answers to their questions but will also be able to express their own informed opinions. It's the perfect bluffer's guide.
Primary Title
- The A-Z of Contemporary Art
Episode Title
- L-Z
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 17 December 2013
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Arts Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- 'The A-Z of Contemporary Art' is a bluffer's guide to the often-impenetrable world of contemporary art, from artists, art works and galleries to new media, forms and theories. Taking an A-Z format this "guide book" is presented by respected visual arts commentator Andrew Frost as a concise visual encyclopaedia that's an energetic collage of information. More accessible than a textbook, cheaper than a trip to the Guggenheim, quicker than spending three years at university, the A-Z is presented in a light-hearted and humorously aware tone that offers real information on the contemporary art world. By the end of the series, the viewer will not only have the answers to their questions but will also be able to express their own informed opinions. It's the perfect bluffer's guide.
Episode Description
- Episode Two (L -- Z) covers the art of Laughter, Modernism and the question of Materials, baffling Notions, Otherness, Post modernity, Queer theory, Representation and Theory, and X, Y, Zeitgeist.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Art, Modern
- Documentary television programs--Australia
Genres
- Art
- Documentary
- Entertainment
Hosts
- Andrew Frost (Presenter)
Contributors
- Scott Otto Anderson (Director)
- Andrew Frost (Writer)
- Oliver Lawrance (Producer)
- ABC Television (Production Unit)
- Photoplay Films (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Art, Modern
- Documentary television programs--Australia