Japanese calligraphy.

Duration: 17 min

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Films Incorporated

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Examines Japanese language symbols in art, rediscovered by the painter Pierre Alechinsky. Abstract Western art is compared to Japanese art, which has been "modern" for ten centuriesSearch Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this filmSummaryDepicts the meaning and place of the Japan.se language symbols in art and in other types of communication. Shows the work and approach of the traditional artist and the new approach of the modern young artist. Produced in France. English narration.

Complete Record: Examines Japanese language symbols in art, rediscovered by the painter Pierre Alechinsky. Abstract Western art is compared to Japanese art, which has been "modern" for ten centuries Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Depicts the meaning and place of the Japan.se language symbols in art and in other types of communication. Shows the work and approach of the traditional artist and the new approach of the modern young artist. Produced in France. English narration.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)