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Painters Painting

Year1973
Running time116 min
Directed byEmile de Antonio
Made inUnited States
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Painters Painting is a 1973-listed documentary directed by Emile de Antonio, running 116 minutes and presented in English. Its background describes a look at American art movements from abstract expressionism through pop art, using conversations with artists in their studios. Those appearing include Willem de Kooning, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Helen Frankenthaler, Frank Stella, Barnett Newman, Hans Hofmann, Jules Olitski, Philip Pavia, Larry Poons, Robert Motherwell and Kenneth Noland. The summary gives the film a different title, Painters Painting: The New York Art Scene 1940-1970, and describes it as a 1972 documentary. The entry lists the United States as its country and Emile de Antonio as its director. Viewers interested in modern American art can use these details to consider this feature-length documentary.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers and students interested in American art movements and artists such as Andy Warhol or Willem de Kooning. Its English language and 116-minute runtime are useful screening details.

What is good

  • Discusses movements from abstract expressionism to pop art
  • Features conversations in artists’ studios
  • Lists 13 appearing artists
  • Presented in English

What to know first

  • Runs 116 minutes
  • Summary gives a 1972 description while the entry lists 1973

Verdict

Painters Painting offers a studio-conversation approach to American art movements and names 13 artists who appear. The entry lists 1973, while its summary describes the documentary as a 1972 film.

Details

Year
1973wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
116 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Emile de Antoniowikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0207645wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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