Exploring the Essence of American Art | Perspective Series
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Waldemar travels to small town America, and after exploring overlooked and undervalued artists, he examines the leading sculptor of Abstract Expressionism: David Smith.
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Waldemar is a great communicator who besides being sensitive about art and knowledgeable has a tremendous sense of humor that makes it fun to learn from him.I wish he would get more recognition by the academia at large
But that would mean he would have to listen to their nonsense. 😂
He is so smart and extremely witty. He
is so easy to understand and is entertaining beyond what you would ever expect from an art historian!!! Funny and
exciting listening are included throughout his videos!
"I can't imagine Salvador Dali being able to fix a puncture..."
@@ellenmarch3095 no, he just have to be him. They have to bowl !
Please! Leave it alone! Everything is fine.
Goddamn, how many amazing documentaries does this guy have?? I have been bingeing these, and love every one. What a treasure this guy is. How have I never heard of him until now???
Because the algorithm has chosen to reveal him us now....
Me, too! Yes, indeed, Waldy is an International Treasure, for sure. Merry Christmas from Wyoming!😷
@ted kaczynski I love your work too, Ted! Another underrated genius!
@ted kaczynski No, I don't think so.
t's completely unreal, isn't it. The film making in all the Waldemar stories is just awesome, and in every aspect of film making. . I have never seen anything like it. As well as everything else script, story, music, editing, he is a genius in front of the camera. That trademark looking over his shoulder to keep half your attention on the picture or the scene. And catch this character missing his lines, you don't. All except for one thing showing that Waldemar is just another small-minded progressive, the fork into Trumps photo. Small minded ugly and unecessary. Another Eurotwat .
This guy is the best history teacher I ever had...!
I watched the TV series "Impressionists Painting and Revolution" when it first aired in 2011 and I was hugely impressed with Waldemar Januszczak's efforts as a presenter. In fact, he changed my whole attitude towards art and what was boring and quite incomprehensible became very interesting and exciting with the help of Waldemar's enthusiasm and good storytelling skills. I love his approach to art such as that he sees great things in the smaller details and often focuses on the less obvious (and yet very obvious) that few have previously appreciated. To me, Waldemar is a wonderfully good communicator and presenter of art.
So much gratitude to everyone who made this video and the series possible. The world is a better place!!!
Did Diego depict the Communist collectivist takeover of the Ukraine by Stalin. ...where Stalin starved 6 million Ukrainians.
The juxtaposition of Simon and Garfunkel's "America" with the montage of small-town art at the end was brilliant. Waldermar needs to curate a traveling show of this whole documentary-art, props and music.
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I totally agree with your comment. His use of music throughout paired with the art was great. I have watched many of his documentaries but, until recently, they were all European art. I'm really enjoying his take on American Art. I docent at a University Museum and am always looking to learn more. I enjoy it immensely!
Waldemar's modest sophistication is incredibly appeasing. His passion is contagious and his appreciation for these lesser known, obscure American artists is admirable.
I think you meant fake sophistication is incredibly appeasing. 🤪
@@e.macdonaldoutdoors7825 Or appealing?
And sickeningly condescending ......hard to watch.@@e.macdonaldoutdoors7825
You people are doing a brilliant thing here . I love art to begin with , and you have lifted my intrest to new levels. It's art , it's history , together. I think this format should be shown in schools
This series and channel have helped me decide to pick Art History as my major
I absolutely LOVE WALDERMAR And these videos
This should have millions of views
I hate to say it being an art history major myself, but I think you should choose a different major. I’ve never been able to do anything with any of my art degrees. I am now a PCA. Just saying go where the money is you live in America, it’s one in 1 million that you make any money doing anything with art it’s an exclusive group. But maybe you’re cooler than me and you’ll get in somehow.
If you have been in the art game at any level for any length of time,and I am just wrapping up 30 years as a professional art potter,you see these vids are delightfully cheeky bits of iconoclasm and maybe just a little bit naughty.If you use them as a starting point for years of academic level serious study, you should choose your institute, your coursework and ultimate series of possible careers with great care.I do not seek to dampen your enthusiasm, just calibrate it.
Do NOT go deep into debt for NOTHING!! I ended up, after being screwed up in school, building and designing houses with zero 'training' in schools, I learned from other builders! Hands on.
Waldemar is without equal. Greatest art critic/historian ever. I watch/read everything he’s done.
@@TheTeacher1020 while searching for new videos from Matthew Collings, just came across this series. Similar humor, both brilliant minds who offer connections that make great sense. Watching non stop.
Spectacularly good yet again: The David Smith segment actually bawl worthy with Simon and Garfunkel sing/signing it out. Another Januszczak masterpiece.
Having been born in Dearborn & raised near River Rouge, Michigan I was fascinated with, not only that part of this video but the entirety of it. Thank you for all the Perspective series of art videos!
Thanks so much for these wonderful documentaries. Waldemar is the best. Thank you.
Waldemar and this channel are the best company I have. Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Waldemar Januszczak - my favorite documentary host. And now Perspective has has embarrassment of riches in Waldemar Januszczak videos. I've died and gone to heaven. Thank you, Waldemar; thank you, Perspective; thank you Universe for letting me find these documentaries!
My mother was a suffering but inspired artist, working mostly in oils and pastels for most of her life. While undiscovered in her lifetime, she often predicted, perhaps wryly, that she would become famous long after her death. So far, her prediction is coming true nicely.
Funny when it takes a Brit to come over and teach us our own history. Well done.
Huell Howser moved from Gallatin, Tennessee to teach us about California.
@@MichaelAndersxq28guy Huh? Those are both in the US, and he was American. Not following you.
I guess... if you're only watching CZcams for your knowledge.
@@thevet2009 You're right. But most people are watching youtube. Except the other people who get it from Facebook. But show me another tv program that is as well done as this, that teaches British history by an American.
He's an art critic..are you familiar with the term
love his documentaries, wish he would come to Santa Fe and see our awesome artists!!
Oh boy a recent art documentary with waldemar in it!! Always get excited when he appears
Why so many thumbs down? This documentary is amazing, and as a European I have learned so much from it. Respect!
He is a pompous presenter who pounds pronunciation pointlessly. Perhaps the people protest.
I enjoy the scripts, the subject, but hard to make it to the end.
He should keep his politics to himself. How would he like it if someone put a pitchfork through a picture of his face?
I think it has to do with the overt jab at Trump and Trump´s popularity in small-town US. I love the series and would never give it a thumbs-down,. I also really, really dislike Trump but in this case they are right.
Quite easy, no one gives a shit about his political opinion. He's talking about things he doesn't know anything about ... he's an ass. He should stick to things he might understand, like art.
I left after Trump got pitchforked
Please never stop making these inspiring documentaries.Thank you.
Love Waldemar. His perspective is always fresh and thought provoking. Saw his series on the Baroque--I never understood it as the Catholic Church's sensuous, seductive answer to drab, plain Protestantism before. I wasn't interested at all in the art. seeing it through Waldemar's eyes made if fascinating. American art he discusses in this series, I love. I'm from the midwest; I've driven miles across the prairie in a snowstorm, I've tasted that Iowa corn, I've walked through those empty, devastated rustbelt towns. And I love this art. It is so profoundly American. Thank you WJ!
Waldemar, I can't thank you enough for covering our small town story❤❤ It's my story...my origin myth... growing up in The Ozark Mountains of Arkansas...traveling the world with 'different' view and finding myself back ..."like a frog and it's pond."🤭🤪
Waldemar has made the pandemic easier, and inspired my voracious appetite for art history. Love you!!!
Being alone and Isloated during the pandemic, I began to watch some wonderful programmes about pictures from the national Gallery In london. Then by chance, I hit on one of Waldemar's documentaries. I am now an addict. I think them the most fascinating and informative and memorable documentaries I have seen. I have watched some of the programmes three times without getting bored. A treasure trove of wonders.
Excelent, as always...!!!! Thank you..!!!
A brilliant look into modern American art. Thank you, Artwaldy, and Perspective.
I have always loved the grand, noble murals in any post office I've ever been in, although many are now in need of cleaning.
Absolutely first class, brilliant insite , well done.
Thanks, Waldy. Great podcast too.
I'm so happy I came across this video! Fantastic stuff.
"..Diego Rivera was excellently fat..." LOL. Love the phrases this guy comes out with :D
Waldemar is my chubby, waddling, art history ..... HERO! ❤️
This was absolutely fascinating. Great work!
Thanks for all these films. I don't want to miss any of them:)
This is absolutely amazing video, I've loved every minute of it, many Thanks.
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!!
I love his diction while expressing/narrating these documentaries. 'This is an infomed famah'.
I love his documentaries. I am from Southeast MI and most of my older male relatives..to include my husband.... Dad and mother in law and varioys cousins...worked at Fords River Rouge plant at some time during their working years. The murals at the DIA are incredible to see in person too. Many of my relatives are retired Ford emoyees and thise are the only vehicles we drive.
you are just so great at creating appealing documentaries!
Thanks so much for posting.
Sir, thank you for deeply different takes on current subjects, always a great twist in research and presentation, and a terrific and wacky sense of humor!
Very interesting ! Thanks for showing this! ❤️👵🏻
Hugely entertaining and wonderful as usual
What a fantastic look at the stories behind the art we have seen but had missed so much
These docs are astounding!
You've been my favorite docu-artist for years. You got me thru the uh... "pandemic"😮. But you're the best teacher ever!!! From Provincetown Massachusetts!
Thank you so much for these.
Thank you & well done. i enjoyed every bit of it. 1 hour Programm , but a decade of history mankind. Beautifully put together the Artists & Art- Lovers. Appreciate your efforts & many success to you for making more of a kind. Cheers🍻
Its Mauve, Yes Mauve.. LOL. Waldemar is a treasure.
I found a set of those nifty Charles Sheeler salt and pepper shakers c.1935 available online for purchase. The price: $1750.
in grade nine everybody in my class made a set
Thanks for sharing such a lovely video...
I love how Smith placed all his work in the field and observed it. A lot of his works are over seas. I never heard of him here in the U.S. Thank you.
That was amazing. He is truly gifted at this.
I live in Iowa, not so far from Mount Ayr, and I've been there a few times, and it's almost surreal to see it in an art documentary.
Also, it hurts my corn belt soul to see Waldemar take a bite out of a raw ear of corn without any salt or butter like that.
from centerville here...right between Eldon and Mt. Ayr.
Tip: cooking helps….
I'm not even from Iowa and I cringed. And again when he threw it over the bridge. I thought, "Feeding the fish?"
How do we know it was raw? It may have been cooked. However if it was raw then I guess Waldemar was "suffering for his art".
@@kiwitrainguy It just LOOKED raw. Shinier.
I am really loving these uploads! I always smile when I see a new bright magenta thumbnail...Thank you so very much for your channel and your frequent uploads!. Binge worthy for certain!
Outstanding, brilliant series…
My cat loves watching this man, he won't sit down and watch anything but him! and lucky me because I enjoy watching him too!
I love you. The way you tell about art is just enjoyable.
Finally found a backtrack that matches the videos ;) as a rural Midwesterner who loves both the good and bad of our histories,
Well done :)
Here’s to small town America and its Artists…🥂 Cheers!
I like how he carried around the corn and then chucked it at the rust belt. Very funny! Oh and the art history is not bad at all. :)
Brilliant!
Fabulous, thank you.
Bloody brilliant. Exciting, inspiring and funny. I'm a little in love.
brilliant combo for history document. Art& tour of towns history. love the Simon and Garfunkel
Another great one. Thank you. It made me choke up.
Love Alexandre Hogue's paintings and David Smith's sculpture - thank you for bringing them to our attention.
Marvelous!
So glad someone has showcased this art! Fascinating ... and who knew?
Thank you for this
I love how well he understands the importance of an effectively wielded symbol. He makes you look at the kkk robe, knowing full well you're going to cringe. "This is a symbol. We will now separate the symbol from meaning so you can tell which is which." Also Mary Magdalene's red robe in the boat from another documentary. The man THINKS like an artist.
Waldemar Januszczak is a great narrator, and teacher. He is also an authority on culture!
I love WALDERMAR! Waldy FTW!
Absolutely great
Love Waldemar's art documentaries! And he's so cute! :-) Cheers!!
Waldemar is my escape from the horrors of the day. Thank you!
The man never sleeps!
Thank you Sir Brilliant !!
Think of the effort required to produce these videos. The lines have to be written and Waldemar has to learn them, the scenes have to be arranged and they are in diverse locations and most importantly, the presentation has to be an organic whole.
Also effort Waldermar had to put on chewing that corn ;)
A amazing artist and making old things from things to come together and being a great to see if you had time and Trains
Wald the impaler. Should be Biden-Harris at the end of the pitchfork! They are done. Don't blame me, waldemere started it (or his script writers)
And even getting naked and wet
It's called film making.
Thank you!
Brilliant! thanks for all the shows you have done. this one is especially important as some of these artist are really exceptional. I visited the museum in downtown Grand Rapids which features a lot of great American artists. what a treat and education that was. All you art lovers/museum goers, you MUST go there. Grand Rapids is also a real surprise--great river front, restaurants and small shops. I was there before the pandemic and I hope it is the same as i was really surprised, being an eastern city person and loved staying there. Thanks again Waldermar for your insights. Series of 'dark ages' and impressionists was also the best of the art shows I have ever seen. Learned a lot about the evolution of the 'technology" of art materials that enabled the art styles and movements. Please keep making these shows!!!!!!!
Thank so much for opening my mind 🇺🇸🇵🇷🖼
Great fun.
My Ex-wife is from Van Meter ,Iowa. Gotta say, the corn is good. The fair is fun. Good hunting... Ummm... I'll never see it again, but it was interesting at the time. I kinda grew up in a small town in Ga. 2 very different, but similar, experiences. Capt.Bob ,SV (Sailing Vessel) 27th Chance, Tampa Fl. PS: I love this series... Thank you.
smooth, witty, and delightful!
Loving this channel, mr Wald and his fellow cameraman.
Btw I don't know why but i believe Wald and the camera guy have become besties. (Hopefully is the same guy behind the machine)
The Rivera murals in the Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. It's almost worth a trip to Detroit to see. The DIA's surprisingly good collection and another world class museum, the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, make Detroit a must see stop on any museum lover's itinerary.
Do you know the Rivera - Rockefeller Center mural story?
@@eecortese No I don't. I didn't know Rivera had a mural in Rockefeller Center.
I love Charles Sheeler, thanks for covering him.
So much to say about this video. I am an artist. I grew up and live in a small town. Everything in this video speaks to me. All familiar, both the good and the bad. At the same time, I am learning new things. And hearing Woodie Guthrie songs is an absolute joy.
Dear Waldemar, thanks to your research I went to small village in central NY called Painted Post which has a mural on the post office!!! Not even the local knew it. There’s another in Loveland where I go to the regional airport to take the bus to Denver airport. I will visit the post office on my next visit. 😊❤
Thanks, Waldo. What a thing to do to show America in a more sympathetic way, even its artsy aspect. So needed.
It was the government that first urged the farmers to plow in straight lines and to plow up the hedge rows thus causing the dust bowl in the first place.
Unique Channel! love it
Bravo!
thx. super interesting. amazing diego murals
Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing
What a perfect portrayal of Americana. It captures the essence not only of art in America but of a very particular mindset. Congratulations.
Actually, like anybody cares, my grandparents and mother lived through the dustbowl on the South Plains of Texas. My grandmother told me a lotta things for a 7 yr old boy. Well, anyway, she called them Black Northers, when the dust storms came through. I've never heard the term Black Blizzards but it's a good term. We still get bad ones every spring but not as often. And usually they are red. I should upload one that happened about 6 years ago. The sky is so freaking red it looks like we're living on Mars.
how , just how is this not viewed in millions and , milliosn subs this is superb ,this series i dicovred by luck and i want to watch them all this is, one of the most epic art documentaries i have seen and i i can tell as an artist my self this guy is so lucky to have all these art knowledge and seein all this amazing art pieces ,,
Why can an outsider see more clearly than one standing right next to a brilliant work of art? Enjoyed the production and the images!
I am amazed & brokenhearted at the number of very skilled American artists of whom I've never heard their names.
And thank you for using the Woody Guthrie music.
Wow, I thought that I had a serious sugar habit.. sugar on lettuce!?! Hmm, it's an idea. Grant Wood had a _real_ sweet tooth. 🥠🍦🍨🍭🍬🍫🎂🍪🍩🥧🍯🍮🍧 I'd bet he had a drinking problem as well.
_Cannot_ stop gasping at that beautiful Duesenberg [uncertain of the spelling, sorry!]