or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
3 used & new from $38.45

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

or

Get a $9.50 Amazon.com Gift Card
 
   
Express Checkout with PayPhrase
What's this? | Create PayPhrase
Sorry!
Behind The Scenes - The Complete Series
 
See larger image
 

Behind The Scenes - The Complete Series (1992)

Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

List Price: $59.95
Price: $53.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $5.96 (10%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Tuesday, November 10? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
2 new from $38.45 1 used from $38.45
Amazon Video On Demand
Amazon Video On Demand Special Offer
Purchase any DVD or Blu-ray and receive $5 towards select TV shows at Amazon Video On Demand. Here's how (restrictions apply).

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this DVD with Art:21 Art in the Twenty-First Century IV

Behind The Scenes - The Complete Series + Art:21 Art in the Twenty-First Century IV
  • This item: Behind The Scenes - The Complete Series

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details

  • Art:21 Art in the Twenty-First Century IV

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Disney Animated Movie Sale: For a limited time save up to 47% on Disney animated favorites. Choose from popular favorites like Pocahontas, Mulan I and II, and more..

  • Documentary DVDs as Low as $8.49 Stock up on Documentary DVDs, over 300 Documentaries as low as $8.49. Hurry, sale ends November 10th. Shop now.


What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?


Product Details

  • Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: FIRST RUN FEATURES
  • DVD Release Date: December 24, 2002
  • Run Time: 280 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004RF69
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,145 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
  • For more information about "Behind The Scenes - The Complete Series" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Review

The freshest approach and most inspirational content since Sesame Street! Simply wonderful! --New York Post


Product Description

Magicians Penn & Teller host BEHIND THE SCENES, the acclaimed, award-winning PBS series that features interviews with today's leading artists including David Hockney; Julie Taymor; Wayne Thiebaud; David Parsons; Max Roach and many others. Behind the Scenes brings the magic--and the mystery--of artistic creation to video by going behind the scenes to discover the creative process. The full BEHIND THE SCENES COLLECTION is now available on DVD in three exciting volumes or one deluxe 3 DVD Set.

The Three Volume Set Includes:

Painting and Drawing: David Hockney, Wayne Thiebaud and Robert Gil De Montes
DAVID HOCKNEY, the world-famous artist whose work spans painting, drawing, book illustrations, photo-collage and set design, shows how modern artists play with the conventions of perspective, illusion of depth and the vanishing point. Artist WAYNE THIEBAUD shows how volume, shape, feeling and movement can transform a simple line into art. And MATT GROENING, creator of The Simpsons and Futurama, demonstrates the art of comic strips. ROBERT GIL DE MONTES, the celebrated painter, relies on the imaginative and unusual use of color to create art that reflects a keen awareness of his Mexican roots.

Theatre, Sculpture and Photography: Julie Taymor, Carrie Mae Weems and Nancy Graves
JULIE TAYMOR, director of Broadway's The Lion King, and the feature films Frida and Titus, creates an extraordinary kind of visual theatre using puppets, masks and music. The sculptor NANCY GRAVES--who wears a hard hat, works with cranes and often finds her material on the street--gives a dramatic introduction to how sculptors work with balance, often in gravity defying ways. CARRIE MAE WEEMS, the photographer and folklorist, shows how to use composition and content to create meaning in a photograph. WILLIAM WEGMAN also helps out by focusing on one of his playful Weimaraner dogs!


Music and Dance: David Parsons, JoAnn Falletta, Allen Toussaint and Max Roach
DAVID PARSONS, a choreographer for the American Ballet Theatre and former dancer for the Paul Taylor Dance Company, shows how dances can begin with the simplest everyday movements JOANN FALLETTA, one of America's most celebrated young conductors, shows how a symphony orchestra uses layers of sound to create music. Jazz composer and pianist ALLEN TOUSSAINT, with the help of the legendary BOBBY MCFERRIN, demonstrates the art of musical composition by writing a melody at the piano and then recording it in a studio. MAX ROACH, the legendary jazz percussionist and composer, brings the accent to music, using layered and funky rhythms to help listeners feel the beat.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Art Teacher's Survival Guide for Elementary and Middle Schools (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)

The Art Teacher's Survival Guide for Elementary and Middle Schools (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)

by Helen D. Hume
5.0 out of 5 stars (2)  $23.07
STOMP Live

STOMP Live

DVD ~ Stomp
4.7 out of 5 stars (10)  $13.99
Who Gets to Call It Art?

Who Gets to Call It Art?

DVD ~ John Chamberlain
4.4 out of 5 stars (7)  $18.99
Art: 21: Art in the Twenty-First Century (Season Three)

Art: 21: Art in the Twenty-First Century (Season Three)

DVD ~ David Alan Grier
4.6 out of 5 stars (8)  $17.99
Daily Warm-ups: Art Level I (Daily Warm-Ups)

Daily Warm-ups: Art Level I (Daily Warm-Ups)

by Walch
3.1 out of 5 stars (7)  $12.91
Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

 

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews
5 star:
 (3)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the Scenes w/Penn & Teller, May 14, 2007
I teach elementary art. These videos are great! They're not too long and are entertaining enough to keep the kids' attention and interest. I use a different one for each grade and follow up w/a series of projects from painting to photography to sculpture.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids, February 18, 2007
By CB "CB" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
I bought these DVDs to show to my students when I have to be out of school. They are very informative and entertaining and the kids enjoy them.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Collection!, September 15, 2008
This DVD set is a wonderful educational tool for any class related to music, dance, art, or drama. I teach all of these classes and have used the videos as a fun "fill in" to aid im my teaching. They are also great to have on hand for a substitute teacher when you don't have a lesson plan prepared!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Penn & Teller
I have used this DVD for all my art classes from grades 6-12. The kids love it! It has a humor and information.
Love it!!
Published 14 months ago by Val Mac

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Explore more



So You'd Like to...


Create a guide

Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

Search Movies & TV by subject:







i.e., each DVD must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...
 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.