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Willard Van Dyke discusses American history and its effects on the film, photography, and the arts

BROADCAST: Apr. 3, 1985 | DURATION: 00:42:03

Synopsis

Willard Van Dyke, cinematographer and co-director of documentaries like "The City" and "The River," talks about 20th century American history and how it effected the arts. Using his documentaries and other artists' work, he explores how the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War changed American art and culture. He discusses Public Works of Art, war propaganda, and McCarthyism and their challenges for artists. Near the end of this interview, Van Dyke discusses the changes in modern still photography and documentaries as Americans forget history.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 3, 1985

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
42 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Visual Arts Film Music - Folk Music World War II Cold War American History & Politics Great Depression Music

People

Producers and Directors Government

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Van Dyke, Willard--Interviews Van Dyke, Willard. City. Van Dyke, Willard. River. Documentary films. Photographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Independent filmmakers--United States--20th century--Interviews Water resources development Audiotapes. Radio programs. Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990 Museum of Modern Art Documentary photography Weston, Edward, 1886-1958 Group f/64 Cunningham, Imogen, 1883-1976 Adams, Ansel, 1902-1984 Lange, Dorothea Seeger, Pete New Castle (Pa.) Steelworkers Dust Bowl Public Works of Art PWA McCarthyism--1940-1950 Farm Security Administration (FSA) "Valley Town"

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