SCANDINAVIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS

Duration: 11 min

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Hiordis Kittel Parker (Sponsored by)

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: Sound

Description: Surveys the traditions and character of Scandinavian applied arts. Discusses the wood-carving of Norway and follows the production of Norwegian enamelware, royal Danish porcelain, Swedish glassware, and Georg Jensen silver of Denmark. Describes the role of the artists, skilled craftsmen, and apprentices. Points out that the handicrafts in Scandinavia help to satisfy the fundamental need for beauty which is inherent in Scandinavians.

Complete Record: Source: Barr Interest level: el-jh-sh-c-ad Guide: Guide Price: $120, rent $5 Format: sd color Catalog numbers: LC card Fi A 61-851; EFLA evaluation card No. 4733

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