Art DVDs

The Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry DVD presents a rare look inside modern China while documenting the courageous Ai's artistic process. An intimate portrait of China's most famous international artist — and its most outspoken domestic critic.

These DVDs from Crystal Productions "Art Is" video series include demonstrations using a variety of drawing techniques and media to help viewers develop their skills. Several topics are covered, including perspective, charcoal, pastels, pencil, and drawing methods.

The Art: 21 Collection includes all six seasons of this award-winning documentary series. The 24 one-hour programs present groundbreaking artists of the new century at work and speaking in their own words.

Through in-depth profiles and dynamic behind-the-scenes footage featuring artists speaking directly about. their inspirations and ideas, Season Five of Art21 shows a broad range of artistic practice, technical innovation, and experimentation

Contemporary art reflects the ideas of our time, and artists are the creative role models grappling with today’s most timely questions. What is the nature of reality? How do we respond to a world in flux? Why do some historical events shape the way we think today, and why have some been forgotten?

The Peabody Award-winning documentary series Art: 21 returns for a seventh season in this insightful, compelling DVD featuring 12 of today's most exciting artists speaking in their own words.

This series from Kultur Films examines the lives and work of some of the greatest visual artists of the 20th century. Fascinating facts are revealed about the artists. Each DVD includes stunning images of the artist's greatest work.

Mike Lavallee has set the custom paint world on fire with his True Fire effects, rendering dramatic and realistic interpretations of actual fire burning down the surface of motorcycles, automobiles, boats, aircraft, and even small models. DVD. 37 minutes.

Join master watercolorist Tom Lynch in this special DVD presentation as he shares some of his most requested tips and techniques. Find out why Lynch's students say, "I learned more in one hour than I have in a week of classes at my local school."

Calder: Sculptor of Air chronicles the life and work of Alexander Calder (1898–1976), a unique modern artist who revolutionized the art of sculpture by freeing it from its pedestal and adding movement.

This DVD introduces students to professionals who have chosen careers in the arts and related fields. 29 minutes.

In this highly instructional DVD, watercolor artist Taylor Ikin reveals her masterful techniques for achieving lively tones while working quickly and boldly on Yupo. DVD. 120 minutes.

A full-color illustrated introduction to the lives and art of major artists developed especially for young students. Each DVD and companion book analyzes the reproductions of key master works, and children learn new ways to observe and think about art.

Crystal Productions Projectable CD-ROM Posters are teaching posters in digital form. You can view and project them using any computer, print them as individual student handouts, or display them on a whiteboard.

These interactive programs are compatible with any computer, interactive whiteboard, or projector. They include posters with diagrams and images, activities that accompany each concept, a teacher guide, a glossary, printable worksheets, and more.

In one of the most provocative films about art ever made, an eccentric shopkeeper turned amateur filmmaker attempts to capture many of the world's most infamous vandals on camera, only to have famed British street artist Banksy turn the camcorder back on its owner. 87 minutes.

Gerhard Richter Painting offers a rare glimpse into the creative process and working methods of one of the world's most respected artists.

Each of these DVDs presents a lighthearted, intelligent, and appealing introduction to one of the world's greatest artists in the style of Mike Venezia's award-winning children's books. Praised by Booklist, School Library Journal, and Video Librarian.

This series of programs from Kultur Films presents an in-depth look at some of the greatest women artists of all times. It features spectacular imagery and many rare historical photographs. Geared toward grades 7 and up, each DVD runs 45 minutes.

Hosted by teenager Austin Eve Irving, this compelling video series for children of all ages features exciting explorations into the lives and times of famous painters.

The six programs in this collection from Kultur Films provide an in-depth look into the fascinating world of the Impressionists and their art. The programs place each artist in historical context, highlighting the events that inspired their work.

Kultur Video offers an authoritative and comprehensive study of art and artists through the ages. The six films in this series document the world's great artistic accomplishments from the medieval period to post-impressionism, Botticelli to van Gogh.

The Great Epochs of European Art explores everything from the classical art of the Greeks and Romans to the masterpieces of the Baroque era to the trends of the 19th and 20th centuries — and everything in-between.

Now available on DVD, this series is a great way to introduce students grade three and up to the life and work of famous artists. Its interactive approach encourages students to evaluate paintings as they are presented. The full set presents 18 artists.

These award-winning CD-ROMs offer guided lessons specifically designed for classroom use. This interactive curriculum, with fine art photography from around the world, actively involves students in understanding and appreciating art.

Narration is simple, direct, and stimulating. It's also brilliantly photographed and easy to follow. An informative teacher's guide includes suggested activities and a vocabulary list.

History truly comes alive! This interdisciplinary program invites questions and further exploration into the nooks and crannies of our historical past. Available as a 4-part DVD with a teacher's guide.