Paul Klee the Playful Genius. A Journey Through the Life and Art of a Visionary!" Art History School
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Learn about the life of artist Paul Klee in this Paul Klee biography. Paul Klee was born on the 18th of December 1879 in Muchenbuchsee, near Bern in Switzerland. Encouraged by his parents, he started violin classes at age seven and proved himself to be a very talented musician.
He moved to Munich in 1898 to study art at the Academy of Fine Arts with Heinrich Knirr and Franz von Stuck. His first important works, a series of etchings, called ‘Inventions’ were undertaken between 1903-1905 after a visit to Italy. In June 1905 he visited Paris where he saw Impressionist paintings and the work of van Gogh, Cezanne and the Belgian artist, James Ensor. On 15th of September 1906, he married Lily Stumpf.
Naturalistic painting didn’t interest him. His aim was for creativity and imagination to determine the outcome of the picture, inspired by the first layers of paint or marks applied to the canvas.
Around 1911 he met August Macke and Wassily Kandinsky. His friendship with Franz Marc proved crucial because it was Marc that showed Klee how far abstraction and a visionary approach to content could be taken. In 1914 he visited Tunisia with Louis Moilliet and August Macke and it was in Hammamet that Klee claimed in his diary that his breakthrough to painting in colour had occurred. ‘Colour and I are one.’
Hans Goltz organised a large retrospective exhibition of 362 Paul Klee paintings in his Munich gallery in May 1920. This was Klee’s breakthrough, but despite a guaranteed annual income, he felt it too risky to rely on just selling paintings. So, he accepted an offer to teach at the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. In 1925 Paul Klee’s pedagogical sketchbook, based on his visual form lectures, was published as a student Bauhaus manual. By the mid-1920s Klee’s reputation had spread far beyond Germany.
In 1926 Paul Klee took part in the Surrealist’s first exhibition in Paris and in 1928 he visited Egypt. In March 1930 the Museum of Modern Art in New York, USA presented an exhibition of his work, the institution’s first solo show by a living European artist. In 1933, when Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, Klee was denounced as a "Galician Jew" and a "cultural Bolshevik," and his work derided as "subversive" and "insane."
In 1936 Paul Klee was diagnosed with progressive scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease and for over almost a year was almost incapable of working. In April of 1937 17 paintings by Paul Klee were shown at the infamous exhibition of Degenerate Art in Munich. The Nazi’s also confiscated over 100 of his works from public collections in Germany.
Paul Klee’s late paintings and drawings are strongly influenced by the harsh distortions of Pablo Picasso’s work of the 1920s and ’30s.
Paul Klee died in hospital in Locarno, Switzerland 29th of June 1940. In 2005 Zentrum Paul Klee Museum opened as an independent institution and research centre containing around 40% of Paul Klee’s entire output.
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“Drawing is . . . . Taking a line for a walk” Not only a wonderful artist; I bet he was a wonderful teacher, too.
He certainly was. Cheers
At a museum display of Klee's work, I had the closest thing to Stendhal syndrome I'll probably ever experience. What's wild was how tiny the canvases were: it didn't matter. They might as well have been the gigantic El Greco I saw in Chicago that made me tremble. 😂✨💖
My Mom said I reacted to art from infancy. Sometimes I have to cover my eyes because the beauty of their paintings is that overwhelming. Thank you very much for a look at PK's life & genius.
He was a brilliant artist, who had a massive influence on modern art.
Klee was sooooo original that I think he helped redefine art. An interesting artist I knew named Terry O'shea said, 'Art is the process of redefining itself'. Art has a kind of life of its own.
When I was young I used to get ideas for a painting. I would completely do a painting from a mental image. Later I did landscapes trying to capture the scene in front of me. More recently I've taken to decorating a surface with color. That last direction my took of decorating a surface was the most fun and the results were very pleasing. Too bad for me my paintings don't sell often and when they do it's for $50 give or take $10. But I paint only for myself. I did my first painting in water color about 64 years ago, and my first oil painting nearly 60 years ago. The winner is the one who never stops.
Keep up the good work.
Thank-you for the very informative history of Paul Klee. There was so much art and information I will watch it again. What a great start to the day. FANTASTIC!!
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Same. I plan on watching this multiple times
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Klee is a painter whose art makes you gasp with astonished pleasure every time a new painting appears. Color, playfulness, above all the gift of translating imagination directly into its visual equivalent. I enjoyed this video.
Glad you liked the video, I think you are right about Klee.
I always had a great deep appreciation for Paul Klee. But thanks to you I learnt more about his life and saw paintings I have never seen before. One of the last paintings with the white skull is so expressive and simple yet holds a lot of meanings and power. Thank you
Really pleased you enjoyed the video. He was a great artist.
Thank you very much for these lectures and their clarity. I'm going to focus on one artist every six months-Klee first-- and learn about him/her/it. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
Yes!!! Not enough Paul Klee on youtube. You always make excellent videos so I'm glad you've done him.
Yes, he is very underrated.
@@ArtHistorySchooland so little known among people who would just enjoy his work so much!! He was one of my artist father's favorites, so I was blessed to learn about him very young. I actually got to see Picture Album up close in Phoenix at a special exhibition about the roots of abstract expressionism some years ago. I couldn't stop looking at it, my eyes just traveling over it and over it. ❤ Edit: it wasn't Picture Album. Off to search out the name of the correct painting!
Klee has long been my "favorite" painter, but I only knew bits and pieces of his life and career. Short as it was, your lesson here pulled a lot together.
That's great. Cheers
I love his work. Thank you so much for showing his work. 9000 pieces…amazing.
Thank you very much!
Another excellent video about a very gifted artist, who has often been overlooked. Thank u very much, Mr Priestly! What a comprehensive and interesting presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Paul Klee is one of my favourite artists and he contributed so much to the art world and Bauhaus!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
I’ve always just loved Paul Klee’s work. So inventive, such color. Really one of the greats who deserves more attention. Thank you.
Couldn't agree more!
Thanks so much for this truly inspirational video. I've been a fan of Paul Klee for years, he never ceases to amaze me and motivates me in my own artistic journey! 😊
Thank you, he was an inspirational painter
Paul your efforts to create informative, entertaining content has -- once more -- succeeded brilliantly. Because you've packed so much into a short production, I happily watch them over and over, finding new bits each time.
Wow, thanks! It does take a lot of time to make the videos, but it is worth the effort when they are appreciated. Many thanks. Cheers
Another wonderful video Mr. Priestly! I miss my art history classes from my time in college. And I learn something new from you every time! Thank you!
My pleasure! Cheers
This is fantastic! I knew little about Paul Klee, but discovered through this video that was a prolific painter and I have fallen in love with several of those included here. Many thanks - and I am now a subscriber!
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Thanks Paul again ! Seems Klee found color in Tunis, makes me want to go there. I wonder if it's still the same. You always do a wonderful job and always look forward to the next one.
I have been to Tunisia and the colour is strong there, must be something to with the dry atmosphere and strong light.
One of the most magical artists of the twentieth century, with a childlike purity of outlook and a disarming air of simplicity in realization that belies a profound intellectual commitment to his vocation. This serves as an excellent introduction to the man and his legacy.
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
Brilliant! I will watch this again and again to see the plethora of paintings used to illustrate Paul's excellent talk. and take in all this detail. Thanks again.
Thank you.
So interesting. Always love Klee's work but so many pieces Id never seen before. Seems to be have also been hugely influential. Keith Haring springs to mind. It's the delicacy of his colour work and carefully crafted sense of form and play that I so appreciate. Thankyou so much.
He was a much underrated painter. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers
I've been a life-long lover of Klee's work. Your video has provided so much insight into his work and life. Thanks much.
Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks
Love Klee's work, Fish Magic hangs in my little art room. As much as the art, also love all his whimsical titles. All paintings should have good titles!
True
Thoroughly enjoyable video. Now have to add Klee to my favorite artist list.
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Spectacular, as always. Thank you so much for making these!
Glad you like them!
As always, informative, interesting and entertaining! thank you Paul!!
You are very welcome, thanks Andrew
It is interesting when I watch videos like this it takes me back to when I discovered the artist when in school. I realize now that one book I read by Paul Klee heavily influenced my own work and even the course I took in my life.
I don’t remember the whole quote but he said something about leaving art school and learning painting by digging potatoes. I have therefore viewed every life experience as artistic inspiration. I decided to do landscapes recently, after watching lots of Bob Ross, and I now realize my landscapes are more subconsciously inspired by Paul Klee.
That's wonderful, its amazing how artists influence us often very subtly .
You are a wonderful presenter and I love your videos because there is so much information in them. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! Cheers
Excellent Documentary of an Artist who's works bring a smile to my face. It was fascinating to see the evolution and transformation of his different styles of painting. I was unfamiliar with his early works. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
I love Klee's work! Enjoyed your video & information.
Thank you.
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I really enjoyed this, brought back lots of happy memories as he was one of my favourites in college ☺️
Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks
Fascinating! Excellent presentation, what an interesting life! Thank you!!
Thanks for the kind comment. Cheers
Thanks for the introduction to the biography and work of Paul Klee, quite an interesting artist.
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What a wonderful video you made! Thank you so much. I love Paul Klee so much that I feel I am a part of him.
Glad you enjoyed it! He was a remarkable artist. Cheers
Most excellent!! Your work is well put together in an enjoyable, relaxing educational format. I had no idea about his life with the detail you described. Other then knowing of Paul Klee's work , I am truly impressed , as with all art , I'm inspired to dig deeper.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for this great coverage to Klee. I love his works and style.
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Thank you so much, that was very interesting, I've always loved his work😊
Thank you
Thank you so much for making this! This was really great! 🙏
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Awesome. I've only seen bits and pieces of Klee's work, but after watching this vid I can see he loads of stuff that I like. Gonna dig deeper. Thanks a lot!
You are welcome
Great! I subbed. I love Paul Klee. And Kandinsky. I took 2 horrible beginning art classes in college. Arrogant jerk Jr. College teachers. However I took an avant-garde art class in University by a unique man named Charles F. CHARLES. I did a presentation on the artwork of the sczhoprenic patients of Carl Jung. Professor Charles asked me " OK, what does this painting mean?" My reply was " Oh, I don't know, perhaps the ascension of the soul". Then the Professor was stunned. He asked me before the class, " What's your major?" I told him " Psychology ". Then he very sincerely and thoughtfully relied " I believe you should be teaching art history in Graduate School ". I was blown away. But I must tell you that Professor Charles had such an iconoclastic approach to art history that he revolutionized my approach to being a Jazz Pianist. By the way Charles F. Charles taught for many years at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville Florida.
Thanks for the sub, Glad you enjoyed the video. Professor Charles sounds a fascinating character.
REALLY EXCELLENT - ADDS LOTS i didn’t ever know - though I’ve loved his art for decades. I have some of the same inclinations in my art making where I live in NYC.
Thank you and good luck with your own painting. Cheers
Excellent video, thank you so much for your work. A suggestion if you are open to them…at times your presence on screen is a slight distraction from the paintings and it would be helpful to see the pieces on their own to really have a chance to take them in. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge, this channel is a wonderful educator.
Thank you for your comment, point noted. Cheers
Such a fantastic artist. Thank you for all your hard work you do on these great artists.
Thank you so much 😀
This is wonderful!! He’s one of my favorites!!
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Thanka a ton...we are grateful for your research and expressing it all in such a beautiful lecture on a brilliant artist Paul Klee life & work
Many thanks, much appreciated. Cheers
One of my favorite artists. Great presentation.
Thanks for listening
I just discovered your channel and I'm so glad I did cause I love it, it's so interesting and it helps me learn english !! Thank you so much for your work !
You are very welcome, good luck with your English.
Always precious. Thank you.
You are so kind
This was awesome! I love art and I do some myself. See other artists work is so exciting. It makes more sense of my own work. Thank you.
You are very welcome
Wonderful. I love your presentations. Thank You....
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Oh thank you so much! I did not know so much about Paul Klee. You have broadened my knowledge..
You are so welcome!
I really enjoyed your video, thank you.
I knew of Paul Klee but not about him so this was enormously educational for me.
Not seen your videos before but this one was so good that I have immediately subscribed.
Really glad you enjoyed it! I hope you enjoy my other videos. Thanks for subscribing. Cheers
Direkt davorstehen , große Kunst,es ist wahrlich ein Erlebnis,danke auch für die Doku.
You are welcome
This was an excellent presentation! I just found a used copy of The Diaries of Paul Klee - will have to delve into it
Should be well worth a look.
Fantastic art, and great presentation. I'm going to enjoy this day researching Paul Klee
That's great, enjoy your day.
I have never seen his art before. I love it! 💚
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Brilliant loved his work since teenager in the 50s-60s this is so interesting & his true genius not fully appreciated or promoted .
Yes, he is a wonderful painter
I love your videos. Perfect enrichment for an otherwise idle 20 minutes on a rainy afternoon.
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Fascinating! Love Paul Klee
Yes, he was a great painter. Cheers
Greatly enjoyed your presentation of one of the greatest creative geniuses of the 20th century
Wow, thank you! Cheers
Thanks for this lecture. Klee is one of the true giants of the last century.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for this story!
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Wonderful - I wasn't a big fan of Paul Klee, but your bio opened my eyes to his output and his thinking. Thank yoU.
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So much cultural and world history to process while also trying to view photos, art and read labels! I have to watch again, maybe 75% speed. And then maybe again after that. 😁 Thank you! Very interesting and some very wonderful art.
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It is a wonderfullly well done video. It is th first time I have seen a photo of Macke and how he influenced Klee. it was revealing..
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Brilliant as usual!!!! Thank you so much.
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Excellent, thank you for sharing Paul Klee`s life and paintings, greetings from Santa Marta, Colombia
Glad you enjoyed it, greetings from England
When I was at high school,circa 1971 I spotted a cheap print of Paul Klees' 'Senicio',hanging in a corridor above a radiator. It beauty captivated me.
I asked a senior member of staff if I could take this warped,worthless print home. My request was refused,so I stole it and craftily took it home with me.
That was where my love affair with Klees style began, and to this day,he is still my favourite artist .
He is a wonderful artist. Cheers
Nice video--I don't know how you found so many examples of Klee's early/student work! I've looked all over and only found a few.
It took some time, believe me.
Thank you !! very nice video , you transmit the passion you have for the history of art...and so one stays to watch the video. :-)
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Brilliant stuff. I have seen many of his paintings in New York. I never knew anything about his life. Thanks for the rundown.
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Excellent. Thank you ☺️
You’re welcome 😊
In 1968 my primary school teacher much admired the work of Paul Klee. I always promised myself that I would find out about him.
Now I have, thank you.
Yes, he led a very interesting life.
My favourite artist ❤️
He certainly was an interesting and forward looking artist.
Thanks, this was fascinating and inspiring!
Thank you
Another great video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching
These are just so good, thank you.
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Welcome back my friend!!!!
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This was so wonderful ❤❤❤❤ love Paul Klee
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Remarkable and learnable !
Thank you
Excellent overview of Klee, thanks for doing this.
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Thank you for so much information, absolutely fantastic your master class of Paul Klee, CONGRATULATION.
Thank you kindly!
Thanks for the lesson on Paul Klee, I have always enjoyed his art. Loved your enthusiastic good bye.
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Fantastic video and great insight and subscribed
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Another interesting video. thanks Paul
Many thanks
Lovely video. Thank you
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Wow... this was great!
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Nice description about paul klee. Thank you.
You are welcome
Excellent first time knowing Klee like this thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
His art is still fresh!💖
It certainly is.
Wonderful video, thank you very much. It was such a pleasure hearing you say Van Gogh instead of Van go!
Many thanks
An enjoyable and insightful exploration of a fascinating 🎨 artist
Thank you.
Excellent video thanks 😊
Thank you
excellent! thank you for the history!
Glad you enjoyed it
I really enjoyed the video, very insightful. Thanks a lot
Can you make a video about beksinsky?
I'll check him out
Very interesting, informative and entertaining. Thanks a lot!
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Great education! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Yes, I enjoyed it. I only heard about him from an interview I saw of Joseph Campbell who said he liked him.
Yes, he is an interesting artist.
Thanks for another great and interesting video.
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Thank You! Was very interesting!
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Wonderful.
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