An Essay on Matisse
Synopsis
Chronicles the life and art of Henri Matisse (1869-1954), the French painter whose innovative style and use of color changed the face of 20th-century art. An Essay on Matisse was nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary short category. It was originally broadcast on PBS.
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January 1, 1996
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- Director
- Perry Wolff
- Screenplay & Story
- Perry Wolff
- Original Title
- An Essay on Matisse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Great Projects Film Company
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Perry Wolff
Perry Wolff
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Perry Wolff
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Perry Wolff
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What is An Essay on Matisse about?
Chronicles the life and art of Henri Matisse (1869-1954), the French painter whose innovative style and use of color changed the face of 20th-century art. An Essay on Matisse was nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary short category. It was originally broadcast on PBS.
Who directed An Essay on Matisse?
An Essay on Matisse was directed by Perry Wolff.
Who stars in An Essay on Matisse?
The principal cast of An Essay on Matisse includes Perry Wolff, Connor Smith.
When was An Essay on Matisse released and how long is it?
An Essay on Matisse was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 57m.