Critics, I long ago decided, love to tear down the greatest of artists because they have no talents themselves..other than their ability to seethe with jealousy and rage at those who do. I ignore critics of the past and of the present, and decide for myself what I love. This man's work is one of the superb miracles of my life...exquisite!
At the end of the day we all love the things we love Kathleen - Bougereau brings a lot of joy I agree. Please believe me when I say that on the whole critics aren't on the whole jealous people with an agenda to destroy particular artists - for one thing they're all different. But reading a critic can bring more insight, and more enjoyment, from art - if you find one you like they can be expert and able to make you see something differently. Many simply write well. I'm sure many are idiots also.
I agree, wether critics like it or not, he is a master with an incredible and amazing talent to give us the best. As i always say about him, his work seems to be alive full of peace, perfection... he is art.
Epoch Times brought me hear. I've had a few art classes when I was in school and no teacher even mentioned Bouguereau. It's a shame because his work should be studied and admired more.
A few years ago, a fellow from the Florence Academy gave a 2 week class on fabulous painting - Bouguereau was my choice to copy. I had stopped painting after I saw 4 selfies Rembrandt painted in an exhibition, 20 years earlier. Why I thought things would come out differently is the measure of insanity; repeat the mistake and expect a serendipity. Didn't happen. It must be said that I never had a room in which to paint properly. The iPad changed everything for me, and I've grown other skills of the craft besides the drawing. It is my choice of medium - but oh... there are times when I long to hold a brush.💐 Zeus, he's a master par excellence.
Swimming in an ocean of ugliness of the, so called, "modern art", the works of classical Painters look like an oasis, a breath of fresh air, full of true natural beauty and splendour, that is so uplifting to the soul ! Because true pleasure relies in nature, not in monstrosities.
Thanks to this channel for posting videos on artists like Bouguerau. I love Van Gogh and Titian, but even your favourite dish will bore you in the end if you gourge it for years, so I appreciate the possibility of knowing other artists like Bouguerau or Ilya Repin .
@@nigellee9824 The impressionists weren't jealous of Bougereau - they simply had different visions. WAB was the epitome of academic French painting - and his paintings are stunning - but he wasn't an innovator and there are other ways of making great art.
Honestly I don't think the impressionists persecuted Bouguerau . They just didn't appreciate academic style because they were fed up with the artistic system of their time , that forced painters to paint only in one way and only some themes in order to be considered artists. In fact the Impressionists were admirers of some great masters who came before them , like Delacroix or Velazquez , because they admired the innovations they introduced : painting en plein air , innovative brush strokes, attention to the effects of light. These artists were studied in the Academia too. Consider this : now many people are fed up with abstract art because everyone makes abstract art ,and in fact more "academic artists" such as Ingres or Bouguerau , have been capturing interest again from the public. But in the past everyone used to paint like Ingres or Bouguerau ,so people got bored and were attracted by other styles. Picasso was able to draw like Raphael when he was a boy ( we have some of these sketches that he did when we was a boy), but he decided not to paint in academic style,not because he lacked the ability,but because he was interested in other styles.
I absolutely love this artists work. I have had the privilege of viewing The Elder Sister which hangs in the Museum of Fine Art in Houston. I have a small print of it so I can look at it often. It has always been my favorite painting in the entire Museum.
I've been fortunate enough to see several of Bouguereau's paintings and I'm always amused by those who deride his painting as "too slick." One just has to look closely and carefully at the surface of his paintings to see that while his brushwork is indeed subtle it is also quite lively and surprisingly robust. I remember looking at Bouguereau's portrait of Madame la Comtesse de Cambaceres on display at the Seattle Art Museum from their permanent collection and hearing a passerby who quickly glanced at it and reacted to it by saying "bourgeois" in a mocking tone to his black-clad goth companions as they hurried past. Later I was amused to see him buying the poster to SAM's exhibition of contemporary Japanese art and was tempted to ask him if there was anything more "bourgeois" than buying a poster as a memento to an art exhibition but thought it hypocritical to do so as I was buying the catalog to the exhibition of American watercolors that was also showing at SAM at the time. ;>)
Im doing a bicep tattoo with the virgin mary and angels. Its a symbolic piece that personally represents my catholic roots and origins, and the relation mom son, and actually the fact my mom is called Maria.
Critics, I long ago decided, love to tear down the greatest of artists because they have no talents themselves..other than their ability to seethe with jealousy and rage at those who do. I ignore critics of the past and of the present, and decide for myself what I love. This man's work is one of the superb miracles of my life...exquisite!
At the end of the day we all love the things we love Kathleen - Bougereau brings a lot of joy I agree. Please believe me when I say that on the whole critics aren't on the whole jealous people with an agenda to destroy particular artists - for one thing they're all different. But reading a critic can bring more insight, and more enjoyment, from art - if you find one you like they can be expert and able to make you see something differently. Many simply write well. I'm sure many are idiots also.
I agree, wether critics like it or not, he is a master with an incredible and amazing talent to give us the best. As i always say about him, his work seems to be alive full of peace, perfection... he is art.
And so here you are the critic of critics. Unable to meaningfully critqiue them. Victim of your own description.
For man produces always himself.
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so serene and pleasant. Thanks for the presentation.
Epoch Times brought me hear. I've had a few art classes when I was in school and no teacher even mentioned Bouguereau. It's a shame because his work should be studied and admired more.
A few years ago, a fellow from the Florence Academy gave a 2 week class on fabulous painting - Bouguereau was my choice to copy. I had stopped painting after I saw 4 selfies Rembrandt painted in an exhibition, 20 years earlier. Why I thought things would come out differently is the measure of insanity; repeat the mistake and expect a serendipity. Didn't happen. It must be said that I never had a room in which to paint properly. The iPad changed everything for me, and I've grown other skills of the craft besides the drawing. It is my choice of medium - but oh... there are times when I long to hold a brush.💐 Zeus, he's a master par excellence.
STELLAR presentation- my FAVORITE artost- Bouguereau is the BEST. PERFECTION! Kimberly
No other painter has captured my attention and admiration better than dear William.
His mastery is beyond dispute.
Swimming in an ocean of ugliness of the, so called, "modern art", the works of classical Painters look like an oasis, a breath of fresh air, full of true natural beauty and splendour, that is so uplifting to the soul !
Because true pleasure relies in nature, not in monstrosities.
The master, i have no words for his work, i just contemplate and i thought comes to my mind... what an amazing talent.
Thanks to this channel for posting videos on artists like Bouguerau. I love Van Gogh and Titian, but even your favourite dish will bore you in the end if you gourge it for years, so I appreciate the possibility of knowing other artists like Bouguerau or Ilya Repin .
Amazing video
For me the greatest painter to date, what craftsmanship and observation skills.
One of my favorite artists. Love the subjects and style. Thanks so much for presenting him.
Brilliant video! Well done
The impressionists of that day persecuted this genius..jealous of his great ability
The impressionist brought in mediocrity......
@@nigellee9824 The impressionists weren't jealous of Bougereau - they simply had different visions. WAB was the epitome of academic French painting - and his paintings are stunning - but he wasn't an innovator and there are other ways of making great art.
Honestly I don't think the impressionists persecuted Bouguerau . They just didn't appreciate academic style because they were fed up with the artistic system of their time , that forced painters to paint only in one way and only some themes in order to be considered artists. In fact the Impressionists were admirers of some great masters who came before them , like Delacroix or Velazquez , because they admired the innovations they introduced : painting en plein air , innovative brush strokes, attention to the effects of light. These artists were studied in the Academia too. Consider this : now many people are fed up with abstract art because everyone makes abstract art ,and in fact more "academic artists" such as Ingres or Bouguerau , have been capturing interest again from the public. But in the past everyone used to paint like Ingres or Bouguerau ,so people got bored and were attracted by other styles. Picasso was able to draw like Raphael when he was a boy ( we have some of these sketches that he did when we was a boy), but he decided not to paint in academic style,not because he lacked the ability,but because he was interested in other styles.
I absolutely love this artists work. I have had the privilege of viewing The Elder Sister which hangs in the Museum of Fine Art in Houston. I have a small print of it so I can look at it often. It has always been my favorite painting in the entire Museum.
Love!!
Marvelous Art of a master artist!!!! Great video!!!
Magnificent! Wonderfully presented. Thank you.
Great video!!
Excellent - thank you.
One of my favorites.
Wow that's awesome skills and abilities and I am inspired by this
I've been fortunate enough to see several of Bouguereau's paintings and I'm always amused by those who deride his painting as "too slick." One just has to look closely and carefully at the surface of his paintings to see that while his brushwork is indeed subtle it is also quite lively and surprisingly robust. I remember looking at Bouguereau's portrait of Madame la Comtesse de Cambaceres on display at the Seattle Art Museum from their permanent collection and hearing a passerby who quickly glanced at it and reacted to it by saying "bourgeois" in a mocking tone to his black-clad goth companions as they hurried past. Later I was amused to see him buying the poster to SAM's exhibition of contemporary Japanese art and was tempted to ask him if there was anything more "bourgeois" than buying a poster as a memento to an art exhibition but thought it hypocritical to do so as I was buying the catalog to the exhibition of American watercolors that was also showing at SAM at the time. ;>)
Well stated, Bouguereau's works stands alone. A very rare talent, & thanks!
Lovely
Amazing to me that he was so prolific when having to first produce such detailed preparatory drawings before even applying paint
He worked from 6 to 6 everyday
This was great, thank you! Anyone know how old he was when he won those first awards?
dEAR OH DEAR.
0:33 "Chausson-Saviem". (bus)
Well narrated, although not disclosing his "painting process."
HIs student Delobbe was better than Cabanel :); Gustave Doyen was too. :)
Im doing a bicep tattoo with the virgin mary and angels. Its a symbolic piece that personally represents my catholic roots and origins, and the relation mom son, and actually the fact my mom is called Maria.