Artists' Film by David Curtis

Artists' Film by David Curtis

This detailed survey presents for the first time an alternative history of the moving image, chronicling artists’ ever-evolving fascination with filmmaking from the early twentieth century to now. From early pioneers to key artists of the present, leading authority and film expert David Curtis offers a vivid account of the numerous individuals who have been inspired by the cinematic medium and felt compelled to interpret and respond to it in their own way. In doing so, he discusses artists’ widely differing achievements, aspirations, theories and approaches. Featuring over 400 international moving-image makers and drawing on examples from across the arts, including experimental film, video, installation and multimedia, this generously illustrated account offers an incomparable introduction to this increasingly popular and continually evolving art-form. With 153 illustrations in colour

'David is the only person I know who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of – and a passion for – film in all its possibilities' - Steve McQueen
'An authoritative guide' - The Art Newspaper
'A stand-out in terms of understanding the conceptual threads of new cinema with visual art aesthetics and content throughout the century, and an excellent reference' - RoseLee Goldberg

David Curtis is a leading authority on artists’ film. His books include London’s Arts Labs and the ‘60s Avant-Garde (2020) and A History of Artists’ Film and Video in Britain (2006). He was responsible for artists’ film at the Arts Council of Great Britain from 1977 to 2000, and curated ‘A Century of Artists’ Film in Britain’ at Tate Britain, London, in 2003–4.

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ISBN 13	9780500204733
ISBN 10	050020473X
Title	Artists' Film
Author	David Curtis
Series	World Of Art
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published	2021-09-16
Number of pages	340
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