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Art, what is it? Why is it?

196330mMovieDocumentary

John Canaday analyzes the place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being. Mr. Canaday shows how the masterworks of art and architecture have formed a visual history of man's thought, ideals, and most fondly-held beliefs.

DirectorJohn W. Barnes
WriterJohn Canady
ProducerJohn W. Barnes

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Cast · Directed by John W. Barnes

DMDonald Moffat
Donald Moffat
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