The Arts DVDs

#5604 Misc Arts - The Science of Entertainment (Run time 23 min.) DVD $89.95

Whether it is dance, singing or some other form of art, the artist who understands the science behind the how and why of his art will have greater control of its outcome. The vocalist who understands how his body produces sound can appreciate the full vocal range he is capable of producing and can understand how to fully utilize that ability. The dancer who understands how the body works to produce movement can gain a greater awareness of how to use her body to convey the emotion she wants. This dvd explains the science behind the art.

#37604 Misc Arts - Art Brut: Outsider Art, Outsider Artists (Run time 37 min.) DVD $89.95

It has long been known that art is often the easiest way for those with mental and emotional challenges to communicate with the rest of the world. Art brut is the art created by those with these challenges. This dvd follows several artists through their creation process and presentations, giving you a glimpse into how art can heal the mind and close the gap in communication between those who see the world from a unique viewpoint.

#39257 Misc Arts - Communications and the Arts (Run time min.) DVD $89.95

Animation, Photography and Fashion Design are areas that combine art with communications. The artists present a viewpoint to the world that presents a deeper understanding of the world we live in and what is considered beauty in current society. The artists presented on this dvd show a viewpoint of today's culture we often overlook or take for granted.

#39156 Misc Arts - Quema Judas: A Mexican Folk Tradition-in Spanish with English Subtitles (Run time 47 min.) DVD $129.95

Folk art can give a deeper understand of a culture that is greater than all other areas of tradition. The Quema Judas is a creation of a demon-like efigy that is beautifully created and then burned in an elaborate ceremony to indicate the destruction of evil. This dvd follows three artists from very diverse backgrounds as they plan and create, and ultimately destroy their works of art. Feel the emotion and realize how much of himself an artist puts into a piece of work that has meaning and history. Feel the emotion of seeing a work of art that took so much time be consumed completely and turned to ash in a matter of minutes.

#37045 Misc Arts - The Alice Project: Creative Arts Therapy in Action (Run time 47 min.) DVD $149.95

Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland presents a variety of emotions, especially those of alienation and exclusion. The members of Concordia University's Centre for the Arts in Human Development understand these themes deeply. Follow this group of developmentally disabled actors as they create the scenery, costumes and emotional performances of this all-time classic. You will never again view the story of Alice and the White Rabbit in the same way after watching this in-depth dvd and getting to know this exceptional group of performers intimately. Watch as nervous insecurity becomes pride in accomplishment as each participant realizes what they are capable of doing.

#35854 Misc Arts - The Arts Collection (12 disc set) DVD $1139.49

This collection is the ultimate inspiration for the aspiring artist, regardless of their field of study. From the great museums to the history of stage from the Greeks to Shakespeare, the exposure to the greatest artists in history will teach, inspire and entertain. This isn't all, however. This 12-disc set also includes instruction on stagecraft, both onstage and backstage and a Master Piano Course taught by Martino Tirimo. This collection is a must for any serious artist. Spend hours visiting such landmarks of art as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, George Eastman House, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and National Museum of Women in the Arts. Listen and learn from the Masters such as Schubert, Brahms, Debussy, and Liszt. The visual arts, drama and music are all represented, immersing viewers into an art experience unlike any other available today.