The Post-Impressionists: Rousseau (2000)

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The Post-Impressionists: Rousseau
Henri Rousseau was a true amateur. His professional life was spent working as a customs official. But in his spare time, he painted and was utterly convinced of the greatness of his art, despite his complete lack of formal training. Although he was heavily criticized by many for his use of brightly colored images and child-like techniques, he did bring a sense of vitality, charm and innocence to his painting.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 1st, 2000
Original Language:English

Great Artists - The Post-Impressionists

Six new programs in the continually expanding series, "The Great Artists." This unique series chronicles the lives, times and works of the greatest artists in history. Informative and entertaining, the series highlights important events in each artist's life, and explores their style, while providing detailed explanations of their techniques. The programs place each artist in historical context highlighting the events which inspired their work, providing a better understanding of the artist's creative process. Each program includes new on-location footage, as well as expert commentary and analyses by world renowned art experts. Includes Cezanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, Munch, and Rousseau.