Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History (2018)

Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History (2018) poster

Many twentieth century European artists, such as Paul Gauguin or Pablo Picasso, were influenced by art brought to Europe from African and Asian colonies. How to frame these Modernist works today when the idea of the primitive in art is problematic?

Director: Jörg Jung
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jörg Jung
Editing: Oliver Held
Production: Lona media, WDR/Arte, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

australia, africa, asia, street art, curatorship, art school, art gallery, modern art, contemporary art, art history, sculptor, art museum, african mythology, painter as artist, aboriginal mythology

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History about?
Many twentieth century European artists, such as Paul Gauguin or Pablo Picasso, were influenced by art brought to Europe from African and Asian colonies. How to frame these Modernist works today when the idea of the primitive in art is problematic?
Who directed Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History?
Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History was directed by Jörg Jung.
Who stars in Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History?
Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History stars Edda Fischer, Gregor Höppner, Philipp Schepmann, Simon T. Roden, Pablo Picasso, Papa Ibra Tall.
How long is Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History?
Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History?
Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History produced?
Looking for Modern Art: Rethinking Art History was produced in Germany.