The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings (2014)

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Documentary in which painter and critic Matthew Collings charts the rise of abstract art over the last 100 years, whilst trying to answer a set of basic questions that many people have about this often-baffling art form. How do we respond to abstract art when we see it? Is it supposed to be hard or easy? When abstract artists chuck paint about with abandon, what does it mean? Does abstract art stand for something or is it supposed to be understood as just itself?

Director: Graham Strong
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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What is The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings about?
Documentary in which painter and critic Matthew Collings charts the rise of abstract art over the last 100 years, whilst trying to answer a set of basic questions that many people have about this often-baffling art form. How do we respond to abstract art when we see it? Is it supposed to be hard or easy? When abstract artists chuck paint about with abandon, what does it mean? Does abstract art stand for something or is it supposed to be understood as just itself?
Who directed The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings?
The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings was directed by Graham Strong.
Who stars in The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings?
The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings stars Matthew Collings.
How long is The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings?
The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings?
The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings is a Documentary film.
Where was The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings produced?
The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings was produced in United Kingdom.