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| Biography - Norman Rockwell | 
 enlarge | Actor: Norman Rockwell
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
Buy New: $24.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  (1 reviews)
Sales Rank: 81449
Format: Ntsc
Media: DVD
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 733961756692
EAN: 0733961756692
ASIN: B000FKP1HW
Release Date: May 2, 2006
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He remains the most beloved and visible American painter of the century much to the chagrin of the formal art world. His name has come to symbolize the best of an era when American had a clean, shining patriotic vision. Norman Rockwell 's paintings captured an idealized vision of America that hit home for millions of people. His 320 covers for the Saturday Evening Post made him famous, and his originals found their way into the collections of Richard Nixon, Johnny Carson, Steven Spielberg and Andy Warhol. Filled with close-ups of his timeless works, this illuminating BIOGRAPHY uncovers the complicated artist and examines his lasting influence on the nation. Former models and friends provide an intimate glimpse of the artist and man, while the curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum leads an exclusive tour that focuses on Rockwell's most famous works, and reflects on his legacy. NORMAN ROCKWELL is the revealing portrait of an artist whose vision transformed the way the nation sees itself.
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Never has an illustrator won the heart of America so entirely as did Norman Rockwell. A&E's Biography captures his extensive body of work and the career that spanned six decades. While Rockwell's work never gained critical praise from art historians, his creative genius consistently graced the cover of The Saturday Evening Post from 1918 until his final cover, a portrait of JFK, after the young president's assassination in 1963. Models relate the adventures of posing for the good-natured and plucky artist, while various authorities comment on Rockwell's artistic contribution to the national spirit of the country during both turbulent and prosperous times. The various eras depicted by the illustrator are paralleled with grainy black-and-white footage, family photographs, and some surprising details of Rockwell's personal life. Biography shows us that time after time he was able to illustrate the 20th century in a way that profoundly connected with the spirit, optimism, and pride of a burgeoning nation. He was able to convey a sense of security in an often insecure world. Step briefly into this world of Norman Rockwell, where "there are always good people waiting to save us." --Amy Levine
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KEEPER OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT December 10, 2000
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Most Americans (the masses) are not familar with Thomas Hart Benton, Jacob Lawrence or other great American artists of the 20th Century. The exception is Norman Rockwell. He painted his way into America's soul through his cover illustrations of the Saturday Evening Post. Thousands of people may go to a museum to view the works of great artists. Millions of people have seen Rockwell's creations which have become a part of American culture. Born in New York, Rockwell initially failed in art at school. Tall, slender and hollow chested this young man followed his own path and ended up in becoming the greatest illustrator of his time. At an early age he was blessed with success which followed him throughout his career. View this young man through the 20th Century as he makes his artistic statement through his illustrations. At first you get the impression that he is a fragile man who is extremely conservative. Wrong. Rockwell enjoyed life, partied hard in his young adult years and went through personal tragedies (divorce and later on a death of his second wife). Those personal problems never got in the way of his art. Art critics would argue that he wasn't a great artist because of the varied constraints placed upon illustrators. Critics suffer from myopia for Rockwell captured the gentleness, power, and love of the American spirit that no other American artist could duplicate. His themes of patriotism, hope, love and close family ties and optimism enabled people to see the possibilities of what they could become. You will enjoy this portrait of a man who has become an artistic icon of America. We may debate the relevance of fine art versus illustration but the fact of the matter is his work touched the souls of people. On viewing his work and life your soul will be touched.
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