Watteau [1684-1721]

ARTE France (Added Author). Films Media Group, (film distributor.).

Summary: Pilgrimage to Cythera was painted in 1717 by Jean-Antoine Watteau. Two years later, he created a slightly altered copy for his benefactor Jean de Jullienne. Historians still argue over interpretations of both paintings. Learn about its technique, interpretations, inspirations, and legacy.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (30 min., 15 sec.)) : sound, color.
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Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : ARTE France, [1996]
Distributor: New York, N.Y. : Distributed by Films Media Group, 2016.
Copyright: ©1996

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:january.17 Originally released by ARTE France, 1996. Multi-User. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on September 22, 2016.
Formatted Contents Note:	Watteau: Introduction (3:11) -- Watteau: Biography (3:13) -- Watteau: Process (2:48) -- Watteau: Corrections (3:02) -- Watteau: What Are the People Doing? (2:01) -- Watteau: Clothing (2:52) -- Watteau: Inspirations (3:27) -- Watteau: Other Works (2:49) -- "Pilgrimage to Cythera:" Interpretations (2:40) -- "Pilgrimage to Cythera:" Conclusion (2:59) -- Credits: Watteau [1684-1721]- Palettes III: Great Artists, Great Art (0:55)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
System Details Note:	Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access may be limited to affiliated libraries. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description (Films Media Group, October 16, 2016)