[God is dog spelled backwards], or, For the first time, all of 3000 years of fine art in 3 minutes (painting & graphics) /

Duration: 4

Year Published: 1967

Creator: a film by Dan McLaughlin.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: McLaughlin, Dan (Dan F.), direction.; Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies, no. 5, op. 67, C minor.

Description: Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. Access by appt. only. CBPF.; Reproductions of paintings and prints rapidly appear on the screen to the accompaniment of Beethoven's 5th symphony. Text at the end of the film: You have just had all of the great art of the world indelibly etched on your brain. You are now cultured.; It is not clear whether this print is a cut version or unofficial distributor's edit. The official title (as well as the appearance of some paintings of nudes) caused a little controversy during the time of its release.; PFA 1604-01-13786. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2009/06 /17; color has faded to magenta; heavy damage at head; possibly missing title at head; warping; Eastman stock from 1968 (++). Print may be incomplete. Title does not appear. First title that appears on this print reads: Or, for the first time, all of 3000 years of Fine Art in 3 minutes. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2010/09/01 Same.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE