A New Spirit in Painting: 6 Painters of the 1980's

1984Movie58 min

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A documentary movie about history and a real life story.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Explores the paths being forged by six modern artists, giving us rare insight into the minds behind this rousing new wave of painting.

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  • Art Documentary
  • 1980s Cultural History
  • Neo-Expressionism Focus
  • Artist Profiles
  • Educational & Informative
  • Visual Art Analysis
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Historical Archive
  • Intellectual Engagement

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Written by
Donald Kuspit

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Facts

January 2, 1984 · 58 min · Documentary

Released
January 2, 1984
Runtime
58 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream A New Spirit in Painting: 6 Painters of the 1980's?

In the United States, A New Spirit in Painting: 6 Painters of the 1980's is free with ads on Kanopy.

Will I feel good after watching A New Spirit in Painting: 6 Painters of the 1980's?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 5 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

Is A New Spirit in Painting: 6 Painters of the 1980's plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.