Surréalisme Sous-L’Eau: Science and Surrealism in the Early Films and Writings of Jean Painlevé
Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Masters Research Paper
Degree Name
M.A.
Organizational Unit
School of Art and Art History, College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences
First Advisor
M. E. Warlick
Keywords
Jean Painlevé, Criticism and interpretation, Underwater cinematography, Surrealism in motion pictures
Abstract
A French biologist who moved in Surrealist circles, Jean Painlevé began making films about underwater creatures in 1927, and by 1982 had created over two hundred films on a broad range of natural, scientific, and political subjects. His underwater films remain the most ethereal and poetic works in his oeuvre, and he specifically used cinema to capture the mystery and wonder of nature.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Fretz, Lauren, "Surréalisme Sous-L’Eau: Science and Surrealism in the Early Films and Writings of Jean Painlevé" (2009). Art and Art History: Master's Research Papers. 285.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/art_mrp/285