Intent of Art: Art as Utility

Duration: 33

Year Published: 1960

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Presents the utilitarian function and underlying ideas of varied works of art, and tells how many objects now treasured in museums were originally created for practical, utilitarian purposes. Explains how changes in ideas bring changes in art expression, illustrating with works of art from the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.


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