Edward Hopper and the Blank Canvas
Film Screening
This documentary examines Hopper’s work, revealing the social context for his art and his influence on international filmmakers.
Event Details
From all-night diners to movie theaters, Edward Hopper’s scenes of 20th century America capture the sense of loneliness and isolation he believed was inherent in modern life. This documentary examines Hopper’s work, revealing the social context for his art and his influence on international filmmakers like Wim Wenders and Alfred Hitchcock. 2012.
52 minutes, dir. Jean-Pierre Devillers. Part of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.