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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth

NR198846mPhilip Haas
IMDb 7.2

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Director Philip Haas and artist David Hockney invite you to join them on a magical journey through China via a marvelous 72-foot long 17th-century Chinese scroll entitled The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour (1691-1698), scroll seven . As Hockney unrolls the beautiful and minutely detailed work of art, he traces the Emperor Kangxi’s second tour of his southern empire in 1689.

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What is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth (1988) about?

Director Philip Haas and artist David Hockney invite you to join them on a magical journey through China via a marvelous 72-foot long 17th-century Chinese scroll entitled The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour (1691-1698), scroll seven . As Hockney unrolls the beautiful and minutely detailed work of art, he traces the Emperor Kangxi’s second tour of his southern empire in 1689.

Who stars in A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth stars David Hockney (Self). The film was directed by Philip Haas.

How long is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth has a runtime of 46 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated NR.

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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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