Art, what is it? Why is it?
John Canaday analyzes the place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being. Mr. Canaday shows how the masterworks of art and architecture have formed a visual history of man's thought, ideals, and most fondly-held beliefs.
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Art, what is it? Why is it?
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1963
Runtime
0h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Art, what is it? Why is it?
Production Companies
Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Director
John Barnes
Description
John Canaday analyzes the place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being. Mr. Canaday shows how the masterworks of art and architecture have formed a visual history of man's thought, ideals, and most fondly-held beliefs.
