Review of Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) by James B — 14 Dec 2013

Very good documentary with a great score! Highly recommended to anyone who is a fan of design and/or modernism.

This review of Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) was written by James B on 14 Dec 2013.

Eames: The Architect and the Painter has generally received positive reviews.

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