Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Homevision
• VHS Release Date: June 13, 2000
• Run Time: 101 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 0780019334
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,537 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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The Vision on Art series, written by modern Flemish painter Harold van de Perre, is not intended for the casual art hobbyist. Rather, this is an in-depth series that will appeal to the student of the technical and thematic history of art. The Rubens chapter is a detailed examination of the artist and his best-known works, featuring his sublime nudes and dramatic landscapes. The production is divided into two segments. The first concentrates on the development of his technique and his influence upon the Baroque period. The second traces the development of the artist's highly unique style, paying attention to his use of color, quality of composition, and choice of subject matter. Although short on entertainment value for the casual viewer, the Vision on Art series is an excellent teaching tool--it effectively illuminates specific instances of influence, sometimes showing two works side by side to demonstrate similar technique. Overall, this might not be the most polished art history documentary of all time, but what it does it does very well --Brendan J. LaSalle

Product Description

Pieter Paul Rubens was highly regarded not only as a celebrated painter, but also as an unsurpassed draftsman, a scholar, and a diplomat. In this two-part program from the Vision on Art series, contemporary Flemish painter Harold van de Perre explores Rubens' place in history. Part I, Classical Synthesis--Prophet of Modern Painting, examines his role as the dominant figure of baroque art in northern Europe, as the great synthesizer of the Antique and Renaissance traditions, and as the prophet of modern art. Part II, Celebrating the Art of Painting, considers Rubens' highly individual style and contrasts his work with paintings by artists including Fragonard, Gericault, Cezanne, Turner, and Picasso.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening vhs for all portrait artists, August 23, 2009

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Pam Drapala "Pamela Carvajal Drapala" (AZ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pieter Paul Rubens [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I've owned this vhs for a while; however, now that I'm retired, I have extra time to view it. In any event, it is fabulous video and a real eye opener for me. Did you know that other artists are influenced by other artists and sometimes don't even know they are painting like others? This was new to me. So, it is okay to have your work resemble someone elses. So, when someone says I paint like Frida Kahlo, that's okay. She probably painted by someone else she knew, too! A great investment . . . see for yourself, and no I am not selling my copy yet. Peace, Pam