Miro: The Catalan Master Video (VHS/DVD)

Miro: The Catalan Master Video (VHS/DVD). In this program, 20th-century surrealist Joan Miro talks about his life and the various influences on his work. It features a complete selection of Miro's masterpieces, with each piece brought to life through expert commentary. Known primarily for his abstract paintings, Miro's other works include murals, sculptures, tapestries, and ballet sets. Such works as Catalan Landscape are best known for their humorous fantasy, which uses a restricted range of pure colors and dancing shapes to achieve the effect. An RTVE production. (55 minutes.) English. Art History, Art and Photography. 1993