Behind the Scenes was a 10-part television miniseries aimed towards 8- to 12-year-olds about various aspects of the arts, that was broadcast on PBS in 1992. The series was executive produced by Alice Stewart Trillin and Jane Garmey, produced and directed by Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer, and hosted by Penn & Teller. It was developed to illuminate the creative process underlying the working of artists. The series was funded by The National Endowment for the Arts, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Nathan Cummings Foundation, the Bingham Trust and McDonald's.
Drawing illusion of depth with david hockney
Photography framing with carrie mae weems
Music playing together with joann falletta
Drawing line with wayne thiebaud
Theater setting scene with julie taymor
Music melody with allen toussaint
Painting color with robert gil de montes
Dance pattern with david parsons
Music rhythm with max roach
Sculpture balance with nancy graves
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