About How to Look at a Painting
Fridays at 9.05pm on TVNZ 7 and Sundays at 11am on TV
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The documentary is based on the book of the same name written by
Justin Paton, senior curator at Christchurch Art Gallery.
In the series Paton, who also presents the show, embarks on a
highly visual journey of exploration across the painted world to
uncover and examine the marvels and mysteries of painting.
Each episode focuses on a different theme and asks why we should
look at all. From abstract to religious, contemporary to
historical, portrait to landscape and from installations to
paintings that seem like nothing at all - this is a journey
through the unpredictable and wonderful, ever-changing world of
art.
By the end of the series, How to Look at a Painting will demystify
art by guiding viewers through the historical and contemporary
world of painting. The core objective is simple: learn to relax
around paintings and know what you like.
