Art, what is it? Why is it?

Overview

John Canaday analyzes the place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being. Mr. Canaday shows how the masterworks of art and architecture have formed a visual history of man's thought, ideals, and most fondly-held beliefs.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1963

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

United States of America

Production

Encyclopædia Britannica Films

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded