| Description |
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD ; widescreen ; NTSC, region 1. |
| Note |
Subtitle on container: An enigmatic man, an inspiring collection of art. |
| Performer |
Albert Barnes. |
| Credits |
Executive producer, Trudi Brown ; editor, Meg Sarachan. |
| Summary |
Follow Dr. Albert Barnes on his remarkable rise from a working-class Philadelphia neighborhood to the top of the modern art world. This unique tale follows Dr. Barnes as he travels the world, collecting works of art by some of history's most famous artists. The film digs deep into the intricacies of each painting, offering a rare look at the priceless collection and at the new Philadelphia museum that now houses it. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Barnes, Albert C. (Albert Coombs), 1872-1951 -- Art collections.
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Art -- Collectors and collecting -- Pennsylvania -- Merion -- Biography.
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Art -- Private collections -- Pennsylvania -- Merion.
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Art appreciation.
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Art -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Art -- History.
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| Added Author |
Holsten, Glenn. Producer. Director.
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Brown, Trudi.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
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WHYY (Television station : Philadelphia, Pa.)
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| ISBN |
9781608837298 |
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1608837297 |
| Standard No. |
841887017329 |
| Music No. |
BCOL601 PBS |
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