The Art of the Steal

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Call Number: DVD 708.14 Ar
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.
Bonus feature: trailer.
It's been called the greatest theft of art since the Second World War. Reveals how a private collection of paintings became the envy of the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and other major institutions, and the prize in a battle between one man's vision and the forces of commerce and politics. Founded in 1922 by wealthy American drug developer and art collector Albert C. Barnes, the Barnes Foundation became the finest collection of paintings by Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, and Van Gogh.
Anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1)

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Worthwhile viewing submitted by nolanra on December 10, 2010, 9:55am This was an enlightening documentary, as it shows how many people had a hand in the outcome of the collection of art of the Barnes Foundation. Most of whom were not interested in the private collector's wishes after his death. The political wars that surrounded this collection.

Enjoyed very much! submitted by jgetty on April 15, 2011, 10:58am I enjoyed this video of the story of the art collection of Albert C. Barnes very much. I notice someone else has it on hold, plus another person left a review, so I'm glad to see others interested in this story. It was fascinating to study the players and the politics and people feeling very passionate about their ideas and goals. I will like to visit the new museum, but feel a bit guilty since it wasn't what Dr. Barnes hoped for, but selfishly I'm very excited to see his art collection.

Great! submitted by 0liviap0pp on August 21, 2011, 10:50am This movie is a great documentary and this movie was relatively informational on subjects such as the Barnes Foundation and how the politics of all the museums surrounded the most famous paintings.

A Look into the World of Red Tape submitted by Luisa Scavo on July 24, 2014, 8:52am I never thought I would watch such a gripping film about nefarious museum politics, but here we are. I laughed, I cried. This is a film that really sticks with you.

qw submitted by kscapellie on July 12, 2020, 6:51pm enlightining film