To Open Eyes

Duration: 32

Genre: Art | Biographical

Year Published: 1969

Creator: Aci Productions

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Examines the life and works of Josef Albers, often called the Father of Op Art, and explores the process of seeing, particularly how one perceives color and its many illusions. Reminiscent black and white film footage recalls scenes from his early years at Black Mountain College and more recently at Yale, "where his purpose in teaching has always been to open eyes of his students." Mr. Albers discusses the difference between reality and perception, and the role of the artist in expanding man's view of the world around him. A visit to his studio in Connecticut and a New York exhibition of the artists's paintings are also included., Profiles the life and art of Joseph Albers, "the father of op art." Presents his philosophy of art and education and explores the process of seeing, especially how color and its many illusions are perceived. Includes black and white film footage of Alber's early years at Black Mountain College and at Yale, and visits his studio in Connecticut and an exhibition of his paintings.

Complete Record: Examines the life and works of Josef Albers, often called the Father of Op Art, and explores the process of seeing, particularly how one perceives color and its many illusions. Reminiscent black and white film footage recalls scenes from his early years at Black Mountain College and more recently at Yale, "where his purpose in teaching has always been to open eyes of his students." Mr. Albers discusses the difference between reality and perception, and the role of the artist in expanding man's view of the world around him. A visit to his studio in Connecticut and a New York exhibition of the artists's paintings are also included., Profiles the life and art of Joseph Albers, "the father of op art." Presents his philosophy of art and education and explores the process of seeing, especially how color and its many illusions are perceived. Includes black and white film footage of Alber's early years at Black Mountain College and at Yale, and visits his studio in Connecticut and an exhibition of his paintings., Examines the life and works of Josef Albers, often called the Father of Op Art, and explores the process of seeing, particularly how one perceives color and its many illusions. Reminiscent black and white film footage recalls scenes from his early years at Black Mountain College and more recently at Yale, "where his purpose in teaching has always been to open eyes of his students." Mr. Albers discusses the difference between reality and perception, and the role of the artist in expanding man's view of the world around him. A visit to his studio in Connecticut and a New York exhibition of the artists's paintings are also included., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.