Movie

Jasper Johns (1966)

• NR
• July 5, 1966
• 30m

• Documentary

Overview

In this program, pop artist Jasper Johns provides insight on his motives for creating works of art that utilize flags, targets, numerals, and maps as motifs. Johns is shown at work in his studios in New York and in Edisto, South Carolina, and explains the development of a piece of work from a sketch form to a painting or lithograph. New York art dealer Leo Castelli also makes a brief appearance in this program.

Director

Lane Slate

Writers

Alan Solomon

Starring

Jasper Johns, Leo Castelli, Norman Rose