DVDs at the Library
How Art Made the World: How Humans Made Art and Art Made Us Human
Documentary
Asserts that not only have cultures thrived according to their abilities to communicate visually, but also that, through art, we can historically trace human needs and desires because our minds drive us to create images. Questioning how and why art influences society, Spivey employs art criticism, archaeology, political theory, and anthropology.
Islamic Art: mirror of the invisible world
Documentary, History
Reveals the riches of Muslim arts, crafts, and architecture. Exploring distant locations and many rare art pieces, the film illuminates the history of the Islamic world as it developed over centuries and as it is today.
Kusama: Infinity
Biography, Documentary
Now the top-selling female artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama overcame impossible odds to bring her radical artistic vision to the world stage.
Exit through the Gift Shop
Comedy, Documentary
The story of how an eccentric French shop keeper and amateur film maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner.
Brushes with Life: Art, Artists, and Mental Illness
Documentary
Mental illness and creativity have been linked for many years. Eight artists who struggle with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other brain disorders talk candidly about how doing their art helps them heal.
Monuments Men, The
Drama, War
An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners.
Fully Awake: Black Mountain College
Documentary
Black Mountain College (1933-1957) was an influential experiment in education that inspired and shaped twentieth century American art. Explores the college's progressive pedagogy and radical approach to arts education.
Frida
Biography
The life of artist Frida Kahlo, from her humble upbringing to her worldwide fame and controversy that surrounded both her and her husband, Diego Rivera.
From Yao to Mao
Educational, History
For most of its 5,000-year existence, China has been the largest, most populous, wealthiest, and mightiest nation on Earth. This course delivers a comprehensive political and historical overview of one of the most fascinating and complex countries in world history.
Video Databases
Search these video databases for videos and segments on works of art and architecture:
- Films on Demand
Films on Demand provides high quality streaming videos in many subject areas. The videos include documentaries, interviews, instructional and vocational training videos, historical speeches and newsreels. - KanopyStreaming video service for high-quality documentaries, educational videos, and films.