Matisse / Picasso - Twin Giants of Modern Art

I bought this as a gift for my father and he thoroughly enjoyed the history and richness.

The French are not known for making great documentaries, as this eccentric but nevertheless interesting documentary shows. A Japanese, British or American production would probably have resulted in a richer, more informative and less idiosyncratic treatment of the fascinating relationship between these two great painters. Nevertheless, this documentary remains interesting and thought-provoking, and is aided by several interesting interviews with family members, friends and biographers. One doesn't learn terribly much about the art itself (some interviews with art historians would have really helped here), but one does learn something about the human dimension of Matisse's and Picasso's relationship. My wife and I both found it quite interesting and worth watching -- I just wish it included a bit more information.

This is a precious perspective of two great artists from family members who knew them intimately. There are plenty of anecdotes about both artists that will fascinate you. I found myself turning to biographies of both artists after watching this documentary, only to find voids of this intriguing partnership of equals that this show gives us a glimpse of.

interesting

I enjoyed this dvd. If you're a Matisse and Picasso fan this dvd will be interesting, they had a strange relationship, each one jealous of the other,while having great respect.for one another.

My class (and I) raved about this video. It helped them see that both men followed their own paths in modern art even though they sometimes shared common interests and seemed to be rivals.

EXCELLENT INFORMATION ABOUT TWO ARTISTIC GIANTS

Not great. Some interesting comparisons between the two, but not really a meaty, in-depth video. I was disappointed.

The condition of the DVD was excellent the delivery time was good. Easy to open.The film of the documentary is interesting and you must need a lot of patience to watch the whole thing...fantastic to watch and a touching DVD of its history of the paintings behind Matisse and Picasso.

This film is highly informative and obviously well researched but presented in such a low key way it tends to be rather boring. I do not recommend watching it in one sitting.

quite good but for the money would have liked a bit longer! also the dvd was a gift but came loose in a smashed case..

I was concerned that a DVD from elsewhere would not play on my Australian machine but all was fine. The DVD arrived promptly and in mint condition as promised. Very pleased!

Full of new information about this important relationship of the two greatest artists of the twentith century from the most reliable sources of the period.