David Hockney: Secret Knowledge (2001)
Overview
Artist David Hockney discusses his theory that artists were secretly using optical devices such as mirrors and lenses in creating their work as early as the 15th century.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.187 |
Directed By
Randall Wright
Crew
Randall Wright
Miriam Seger
John Hooper
Paul Binns
TOP CAST
David Hockney
Himself
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