Where to watch · United States

Stream Kanopy

via JustWatch · IP Geolocation by DB-IP

Art Is... The Permanent Revolution (2012)

Directed by Manfred Kirchheimer

Documentary · 1h 22m

The anger and outrage captured by graphic artists have defined revolutions through the centuries. Printmakers have depicted the human condition in all its glories and struggles so powerfully that perceptions, attitudes and politics have been dramatically influenced. And the value and impact of this art is even more important today. In the new documentary, ART IS... THE PERMANENT REVOLUTION, three contemporary American artists and a master printer help explain the dynamic sequences of social reality and protest. Among the wide range of 60 artists on display are Rembrandt, Goya, Daumier, Kollwitz, Dix, Masereel, Grosz, Gropper, and Picasso. While their stirring graphics sweep by, the making of an etching, a woodcut and a lithograph unfolds before our eyes, as the contemporary artists join their illustrious predecessors in creating art of social engagement.

Rate it first

No account needed. Others' takes stay sealed until you rate.

?/10

Cast

Crew

Director
Manfred Kirchheimer
Editor
Manfred Kirchheimer
Producer
Manfred Kirchheimer

Details

Release date
2012-03-02
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America