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Alexander Eliot discusses his book "Sight and Insight"

BROADCAST: Mar. 14, 1959 | DURATION: 00:55:21

Synopsis

In his book, "Sight and Insight," Alexander Eliot talks about having spent time in Spain and reflecting upon the masterpieces of art that he has studied and researched throughout his life. Eliot spoke of people being able to use their imagination and their mind's eye to fill in a piece of artwork if something were missing from it. Eliot explained, with one's insight, comes sight.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 14, 1959

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Myths, Stories, Storytelling Visual Arts Multidisciplinary Arts

People

Historians Authors, Writers

Tags

Elliot, Alexander--Interviews Artists Audiotapes. Radio programs. Elliot, Alexander,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828 Cezanne, Paul Imagination

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