David Hockney's secret knowledge [videorecording] / David Hockney ; a BBC Production ; produced and...
David Hockney's secret knowledge [videorecording] / David Hockney ; a BBC Production ; produced and directed by Randall Wright.
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Publisher
[London] : BBC Learning; North Sydney : BBC Worldwide [distributor], c2001.
Call Numbers
VB12870
Record Identifier
MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
Contents
Producer/director, Randall Wright ; photography, John Hooper.
Publication information
Publisher
[London] : BBC Learning; North Sydney : BBC Worldwide [distributor], c2001.
Performers
Narrator, David Hockney.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2001.
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Summary
Investigation of how early painters used simple cameras to capture realistic images--400 years before the invention of the photograph. Examines works by Jan Van Eyck, Vermeer, Holbein, Caravaggio and Velázquez. Demonstrates methods using camera lucida, camera obscura and convex mirrors.
Alternative Titles
Full title
David Hockney's secret knowledge [videorecording] / David Hockney ; a BBC Production ; produced and directed by Randall Wright.
Portion of title
Secret knowledge.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
At head of title: Omnibus.
Cotainer title includes BBC learning, Videos for education and Power your mind.
"BBC Education & Training" on cassette.
System details note
VHS format.
Video Publisher Number
4840 BBC
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c2001.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
VB12870
Record Identifier
74Vv5gM60bxb
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv5gM60bxb
Other Identifiers
DDC
751.4
MMS ID
991017758489702626
