Defining primitivism

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Date
1956
Summary
Expands the popular definition of "primitive"--one who is self-taught--to include artists who reject academic or conventional expression, subject matter, or technique.  Shows and discusses various examples of primitive art. (WQED) Kinescope.
Contributors
WQED, Pittsburgh; Gordon B. Washburn; Robert Snyder; Carlyle Freeborn; Larry Flavin; Norbert Nathanson; Wendy Mackenzie Robertson; George Lorey; Sam Silberman; Steve Zelenko; John Murphy; Frank Stuckman; Steve Zorbas; Frank Ferris; Clyde Rohland
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Art
Subject
Primitivism in art ; Primitivism.
Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:29:26); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003258607; Other: GR00406919

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