Commercial Art

In the fourth programme, on publicity and advertising, Berger argues that colour photography has taken over the role of oil paint, though the context is reversed. An idealised potential for the viewer (via consumption) is considered a substitution for the actual reality depicted in old master portraits.

Writing:
  • John Berger

Stars:
Release Date: 1972-01-08
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 7.6/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English

Other episodes for this season

Psychological Aspects
Episode 1 - Psychological Aspects
Women in Art
Episode 2 - Women in Art
Collectors and Collecting
Episode 3 - Collectors and Collecting
Commercial Art
Episode 4 - Commercial Art