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Georgia O'Keeffe [VHS]

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An eloquent view of one of the great 20th century artists who painted for her own amusement. Despite some critics who did not get her or her subject matter, Georgia remained true to her Muse and painted the view of her minds eye. This personal tour of her life and place gives us a sense of her vision.

It's a memorable experience for art aficionados when Georgia O'Keeffe appears on camera to discuss her life and her work.

As if that were not enough, this portrait of her is enhanced by the comments of those who were close to her and by scenes of the terrain that she loved and found inspirational.

A landmark viewing for Georgia O'Keeffe fans.

There are now a few Georgia O'Keefe biographical films on the market -- but don't be fooled. This is the original one done for PBS by Perry Miller Adato, who specializes in making films about artists. This was made when O'Keefe was 90 years old and her large-format retrospective monograph (now a collector's item in its original edition) was first released. It's a visit with O'Keefe in which she more than speaks for herself. It discusses how her life and work was influenced by her relationship with Stieglitz and her love of the landscape. If you want to see not only her work, biographical information, and some artistic analysis (by very compelling art historians, not stuffy at all) and if you want to see this great artist at work and in discussion, this is the film to see -- IF ONLY someone would release it on DVD. No matter, hunt down the VHS if you can.

i just wished this movie was longer.....i just enjoyed this so much...it's a must see if you like georiga.

Oh my gosh! Make this into a DVD! What's to figure out? This is the definitive visual biography of the visionary modern Georgia O'keeffe- whose sprit and images have become essence and image of the 20th Century American mythos of the West meeting the inner necessity of the artist. A beautiful rendering that is scored magically. Moving and poetic. Unforgettable. DVD! DVD! DVD!

Being an elementary art teacher, this video was more than superlative for the classes I have been teaching. This is the first version I've seen where Georgia is actually expressing the feelings and purpose of her own work. It was a treat for myself and the students to see Georgia in the video. The candid shots of her in her studio ahd homes was heartfelt and personal. I wish it had been longer too!!