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Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper's artwork captures the quiet, unassuming moments of daily life, often depicting scenes in familiar settings such as hotel rooms, diners, and gas stations.

Edward Hopper, a renowned American artist, found poetry in quiet moments set in ordinary places, such as hotel rooms, diners, gas stations, and houses. His iconic images of American life present a shared experience, rather than a specific story. This documentary explores Hopper's influences, from French impressionism to 1930s gangster films, using archival photos, film, and interviews with artists and scholars.

Info about Edward Hopper

Studio(s): Department of Exhibition Programs, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, USA

Originally Released: United States, Jan 01, 2007

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Short