How One Man Fought Hitler Through Propaganda

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
  • John Heartfield, through his critical antifascist art, became one of the most wanted artists in Nazi Germany.
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  • @jojobizadTRASH
    @jojobizadTRASH 2 роки тому +845

    I feel like we take these artist's techniques for granted, considering stuff like photoshop wouldn't come in until the very late 1900s, so it's impressive to see his editing skills put to amazing work. My favorite piece has to be the spread toast piece he did, looks really well put together honestly

    • @spiralingspiral72
      @spiralingspiral72 2 роки тому +26

      more like specifically the 1990s, but I get your point

    • @Peak_Palette
      @Peak_Palette 2 роки тому +9

      one thing a lot of people dont realize is people back then still had tools to ake it faster and quicker. It may not of been modern technology but it was still technology of their time that made processes shorter, easier, and faster. A good example is an art tool called the Camera Ludica. They may not of had photoshop but they had things that worked just as well lol

    • @Peak_Palette
      @Peak_Palette 2 роки тому +1

      @@spiralingspiral72 1987 actually

    • @Peak_Palette
      @Peak_Palette 2 роки тому +3

      @@spiralingspiral72 crazy enough adobe illustrator existed even before photoshop lol

    • @spiralingspiral72
      @spiralingspiral72 2 роки тому +2

      @@Peak_Palette I didn't know illustrator is that old. It's interesting to see how adobe made 2 really banger products (PS and illustrator), then proceed to acquire virtually everything else to stifle competition.
      Also i want a camera lucida so bad, idk why lol.

  • @yidavv
    @yidavv 2 роки тому +714

    legitimately one of the most under rated youtube channels i've come accross. i've never considred myself to be interested in art, but channels like yours have help me come to appreciate them more. thanks for all the work you put into the channel, hope to see more to come.

    • @TheCanvasArtHistory
      @TheCanvasArtHistory  2 роки тому +43

      So heartwarming! With comment like yours, you can definitely expect more to come! Thank you!!

    • @natratcritter
      @natratcritter 2 роки тому +5

      @@TheCanvasArtHistory Im a bit new to your channel but will you be covering works done by zdzisław beksiński? Theres also a video called the nightmare artist by In Praise of Shadows I recommend you watch if you have not.

    • @quaaludecowboy692
      @quaaludecowboy692 2 роки тому

      Just watch out for his thinly veiled commie propaganda...

    • @Wallyworld30
      @Wallyworld30 Рік тому

      @@TheCanvasArtHistory I took Art Appreciation as an elective in College and hated it. I'm learning so much more and appreciating art thanks to your channel and other similar channels. Thanks!

  • @hawkseye17
    @hawkseye17 2 роки тому +418

    Thank you for helping me realize I love art. What you are doing is so important!

    • @jeverymoment
      @jeverymoment Рік тому +4

      At first, I misread it as "Thank you for helping me realize I don't love art". Imagine such a commentary under a detailed and competent lecture video.

  • @concrete_dog
    @concrete_dog 2 роки тому +482

    I'm glad I found this channel. Talking about art from a left-leaning lense is definitely something that fits all my niches.

  • @Susie_Floozie
    @Susie_Floozie Рік тому +40

    Thanks for introducing me to Heartfield's work. I can't believe that somehow I've missed it all these years. The impact of his work is staggering when you realize he was going up against the most monolithic human hate machine of modern times. Damn, that's absolutely heroic.

  • @aviancoleslaw
    @aviancoleslaw 2 роки тому +56

    It's so interesting that he would change his name in protest to anti-British sentiments. I've heard of American immigrants changing their names to to avoid anti-German sentiment, so something a bit like the reverse surprised me.

  • @TheNimbrod
    @TheNimbrod Рік тому +9

    The balls to publish the art at this time. really really great

  • @innasushko8362
    @innasushko8362 2 роки тому +74

    The way you make content - amazing! Thank you for such great topics in your videos.

  • @habition
    @habition 2 роки тому +78

    i didn't know i needed a channel in my life that delved so deeply into historical art and taught me about the important cornerstones that came from it. as a long time artist who feels like they don't know enough about art history, you're extremely good at captivating me and making it easy to want to listen and learn. really enjoying all of the content i've been coming across from your channel. i hope you grow exponentially and get the recognition you've more than earned from all of the effort you put into these videos.

  • @arcie3716
    @arcie3716 2 роки тому +22

    The image of John Heartfield cutting the Berlin police chief image and your description is by far one of the most interesting things I heard in a while. This channel is making art more interesting for me.

  • @charlesbegley1527
    @charlesbegley1527 2 роки тому +65

    Hi! Can you pls do a video on the Australian gold rush painting 'Down On His Luck' it is my single most favourite Australian painting and its one of the most saddening paintings out there! As an Australia this will mean a lot to me and no one of UA-cam has really done a break down of it!
    Thank you!
    Regards, Charles Begley

    • @Moon-xf2cl
      @Moon-xf2cl 2 роки тому +1

      i like this idea as a fellow Australian myself :]

  • @joiedevivre2005
    @joiedevivre2005 2 роки тому +19

    The performance art by actress Kathy Griffith, where she held up the Trump mask, simulating a severed head, reminded me of Heartfield's 1929 self portrait.

  • @oaktreesewede5152
    @oaktreesewede5152 2 роки тому +12

    Thanks for the video!
    I’m not only learning about artists and their paintings, in some videos I can really picture myself and compare the artists thoughts and your thoughts with my own thoughts about the world and the way I see things!
    I’m exploring my self and my inner thoughts and I’m learning a great deal about myself!
    Thanks again for the video😁

  • @MalachiMunn
    @MalachiMunn 2 роки тому +11

    just got recommended to your channel today, and wow. i am so blown away, i look forward to watching your video essays for years to come! Also super excited about your artist residency project!! May it flourish in the coming months 🙏

  • @chiba_disk
    @chiba_disk Рік тому +4

    I got really into poster art & wheatpasting during the anti-war protests in the mid 00s and came across Heartfield's name. I remembered looking him up after SOAD's first album. Reading about a guy who made anti-authoritarian propaganda and had to jump out of a window to get away from the cops felt relatable. The phrase "the hand has five fingers, with all five you grab the enemy" is so powerful, its a call to action that demands my participation in the struggle 100 years later. His contributions are so under-appreciated and its a shame so many people have never heard of him. Thank you for this video.

  • @jacobibanez7554
    @jacobibanez7554 2 роки тому +5

    Wish there were more channels like this. I've been searching for a long time. Love the content. Please keep it coming

  • @shovelhead56
    @shovelhead56 2 роки тому +8

    Your narratives are absolutely brilliant! Have learned so much from watching your channel. Thank You for sharing your knowledge!🤙

  • @taouinche
    @taouinche 2 роки тому +6

    C'est passionnant ! Depuis que je connais ta chaîne, je dévore les vidéos les unes après es autres. Merci beaucoup.

  • @nobredalto
    @nobredalto 2 роки тому +20

    I've discovered this channel lately and it sparkled an interest in me for paintings and stuff. This one is also a necessary political video. Congrats!

  • @puredifference827
    @puredifference827 2 роки тому +5

    Beautiful video, I love the art criticism with interspersed history

  • @givemeyourcups9217
    @givemeyourcups9217 2 роки тому +21

    i found out about your channel literally today and i’m so happy i did. the quality and research put into your videos are incredible and i can’t wait to see the channel grow

  • @JohnShrader
    @JohnShrader Рік тому +1

    Thank you for reminding me of Heartfelt! I was randomly assigned him as a pioneer of design back in my university days and the images I studied stick with me today.

  • @lilla7423
    @lilla7423 2 роки тому +6

    I feel like im learning so much from your videos. Its like a really interesting school lesson.

  • @tiago_tojeira
    @tiago_tojeira 2 роки тому +3

    Just found your channel recently, I've been loving the content. Thanks for the effort and great execution

  • @Amused_Comfort_Inc
    @Amused_Comfort_Inc 2 роки тому +2

    Just found you on accident and I super adore this channel so far ! Getting my art nerding on, love it

  • @Steyreon
    @Steyreon 2 роки тому +6

    What a brave man Heartfield was! Being openly against the Nazis has been deadly for many Germans at this time.

  • @abelabel3664
    @abelabel3664 Рік тому +7

    Amazing video! The amount of fascist-apologists in this comment section is astounding though...

    • @DemiLad
      @DemiLad Рік тому

      national socialism = fascism = your a commie

  • @aeilers1
    @aeilers1 2 роки тому +6

    Interesting, thank you. Btw, Heartfield joined the KPD (Kommunstische Partei Deutschlands), not the 'KDP'.

  • @trojanincrypter
    @trojanincrypter 2 роки тому +2

    love your channel bro, 70k already is crazy.

  • @rileyswett5155
    @rileyswett5155 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the amazing & informative videos, you always create informative, yet digestable and intriguing content!

  • @altalt3667
    @altalt3667 2 роки тому +4

    This is my favourite video by you! Brilliant! ✊

  • @Quinto-bean
    @Quinto-bean 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing channel, can’t wait to see your UA-cam influence grow

  • @VAL_N10
    @VAL_N10 Рік тому

    tysm for this perfect video!! I am currently making a school presentation for english class about him since he was such a big inspo for me and the way he made his political art really spoke to me since nobody i knew was really into it. This video helped me group my thoughts so easily!! Definitely subscribing

  • @happyghostqueen2272
    @happyghostqueen2272 Рік тому +1

    My photography course visited an exhibition with his art last year and it was incredibly interesting! One guy even did a project on him later that year!

  • @rhogh
    @rhogh 2 роки тому +2

    This literally is my favorite channel for art.💙

  • @ravioliiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    @ravioliiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 2 роки тому +3

    thank you for making such interesting and instructive videos! thank god we still have some people who make those on youtube these days...

  • @crypticTV
    @crypticTV 2 роки тому +2

    2:27 May day communist party
    5:33 propaganda Vs propaganda
    7:22 the meaning of Geneva AIZ
    9:40 socialism Vs fascism
    11:50 Heartfield is still fighting

  • @Schooliday
    @Schooliday 2 роки тому +9

    Incredible showcase, story telling and execution of it all. I subscribed too. Hope you are doing well and are eager to make more of this great content.

  • @robincrowflies
    @robincrowflies Рік тому +1

    Thank you--I did not know what Dadaism was. Great work here, by you and Heartfield. It made me wonder if Terry Gilliam was influenced by Heartfield, and it also reminded me that I created a photomontage in my early twenties, a scathing re-mix of a Virginia Slims advertisement. (You've come a long way, baby! Ha!)

  • @pvpranathi4431
    @pvpranathi4431 Рік тому +1

    thankyou so much for making this video...made my final project for 12th grade on it and it turned out too good.

  • @dhiibvulk9036
    @dhiibvulk9036 2 роки тому

    Amazing and very insightful!! Going to look up more of his work after this :)

  • @youssefgamal4156
    @youssefgamal4156 2 роки тому +2

    Hey! I am loving your channel, your content is so well made. I humbly recommend the garden of earthly delights for one of your videos. It tells such a deep story.

  • @kranzonguam
    @kranzonguam 2 роки тому +1

    Well done!
    May we all keep fighting as long!✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

  • @croma2068
    @croma2068 Рік тому +2

    8:33 You ignored the best part of the "Sinn des Hitlergrußes" poster. "Motto: I am supported by millions"
    This pun is genius. Millions of what? Not Germans, as Hitler would claim, but millions of Mark from the capitalists bankrolling Hitler.

  • @luciedotzip
    @luciedotzip 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, glad to contribute

  • @gardenboydon
    @gardenboydon 2 роки тому

    Thank you. I'm new to this channel and I am eager to explore your videos

  • @mattday2656
    @mattday2656 2 роки тому +2

    I am 4 minutes in and fascinated, its like design school, but cooler.

  • @meegel3689
    @meegel3689 2 роки тому +5

    Will you also make videos about beksinski's art? love your content

  • @YepItsGoose
    @YepItsGoose 16 днів тому +1

    10:11 when I heard this part I literally had to pause because of how specifically relevent this I to whats going on right now

  • @petrisalo6915
    @petrisalo6915 2 роки тому

    Thank you for doing this work. very important. Love this channel !!!

  • @das-apfel
    @das-apfel 2 роки тому +1

    I love love love your channel! Please keep the great content coming:)

  • @lowinterrence
    @lowinterrence Рік тому +1

    Excellent and well read video as always

  • @janeylane87
    @janeylane87 2 роки тому

    This is an amazing channel wow!! Thank you! Right on man! ❣️Really interested in your artist residency!

  • @stanzadan
    @stanzadan Рік тому

    Heartfiled is also one of my favourite artist, he is above art, above fight for manipulated people, above all criticism and every other "ism". So strong in his thoughts and so brave in his interpretations. Infinite glory ❤

  • @clxstrophxbic
    @clxstrophxbic 2 роки тому +1

    Man I'm so glad I found your channel

  • @tmarshman1200
    @tmarshman1200 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos! You definitely deserve more subs!

  • @Kiro6666
    @Kiro6666 2 роки тому

    I like and enjoy the information you provide of art and the artist as well thank you

  • @dukeofnyc68
    @dukeofnyc68 2 роки тому +1

    Ho avuto la fortuna di vedere una mostra su J. Heartfield ( Herzfelde) a Londra nei primi anni '90. Le copertine di A.I.Z. ( rivista illustrata per i lavoratori) erano/sono straordinariamente efficaci ancora oggi.

  • @non_existence_
    @non_existence_ Рік тому +1

    the quality of this art is outstanding

  • @januar1285
    @januar1285 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! u should make one about Zdzisław Beksiński

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent piece!

  • @tbs4liiife
    @tbs4liiife 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic content. 👍

  • @dont-want-no-wrench
    @dont-want-no-wrench Рік тому +1

    he was hard hitting, and still worthy work today.

  • @duzyben3653
    @duzyben3653 2 роки тому +2

    Can you make a video about "The garden of earthly delights (hell)" painting?
    This thing is so interesting to me. I would like to know who made this creature and why.
    I would be so greatful, if you do so :))))

  • @EatSumMorChkin
    @EatSumMorChkin 2 роки тому

    So glad I got reccomended this channel. It's actually crazy how the photomontage of attention bombardment is just as relevant today as it was back then.

  • @lynayaastephen1030
    @lynayaastephen1030 Рік тому +1

    This art is extremely inspiring as we are seeing the rise of fascism again

  • @raulsimon2218
    @raulsimon2218 2 роки тому

    Very good. Quite a discovery (the man and the channel).

  • @hoshangshah
    @hoshangshah Рік тому

    Thank you. Keep up your good work.

  • @etwasneues5754
    @etwasneues5754 Рік тому +1

    In German school we do learn about some of his pictures but never about him as a person which is a shame

  • @thegigi4109
    @thegigi4109 2 роки тому

    This artist reminded me instantly of the famous picture of Woody Guthrie in '43 -- 'this machine kills fascists' written on his guitar. It's sad, but Heartfield and Guthrie are still significant today.

  • @igorperic5232
    @igorperic5232 2 роки тому +1

    Could you make a video on complete list of drawing materials and art genres (op art, futurism, retro - there are so many interesting types of visual forms) - just a beginner who is interested in the subject 😁😁

  • @noneofyourbizness
    @noneofyourbizness Рік тому +1

    gleaned several timely insights into fascism's love affair with capitalism.
    thanks very much

  • @thotparnassus2617
    @thotparnassus2617 2 роки тому

    Great presentation …good luck on the residency

  • @RukhsarSanjaree
    @RukhsarSanjaree 2 роки тому

    I'm so glad I found your channel

  • @MikaelaCher
    @MikaelaCher 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for your videos. They make me very relaxed but they also have showed me that art is still beautiful even after some trauma i got in Art School, and i really am thankful for this channel and all your work 💜

  • @copka_7923
    @copka_7923 2 роки тому +2

    A great video lesson!

  • @YesItsTom2U
    @YesItsTom2U 2 роки тому

    Very well done! Thank you for teaching me something today. 🙂

  • @drewkennerly7029
    @drewkennerly7029 2 роки тому

    That magazine cover reminds me of this summers issue of 2600 where they made a mock ai generated set of images of SCOTUS judges

  • @Ber93Xeneize
    @Ber93Xeneize 2 роки тому +3

    This channel deserves millions of views, quality content, keep up the good work man, greetings from Argentina!

  • @Yatukih_001
    @Yatukih_001 Рік тому

    Now I finally understand the brutal truth about fascism. Thanks for your video!! Kind regards from Ásgeir in Iceland.

  • @slotenmakerdenhaag
    @slotenmakerdenhaag Рік тому

    Excellent, completely forgot about him... thanks!

  • @glennlavertu3644
    @glennlavertu3644 2 роки тому

    One of my favorite artists as well.

  • @gebr75218
    @gebr75218 2 роки тому

    congrats on 100k subs

  • @julianking4793
    @julianking4793 Рік тому +1

    A fascinating look at the original Meme-meister.

  • @mhiguelhorta
    @mhiguelhorta Рік тому +1

    Thanks! Good content!

  • @paulr7496
    @paulr7496 Рік тому

    I'm 4 months late to the party and haven't been thru all the comments, but I would recommend looking at the influence JH had on British artist Peter Kennard. You may not recognise the name but I'm pretty sure you'll have seen some of his work.

  • @Flozone1
    @Flozone1 2 роки тому +3

    I feel like his artstyle was picked up by later German satiricists. Especially the Titanic. I wonder if you know about them and how much they reflect Heartfield and satire in general.

  • @hwizell7478
    @hwizell7478 2 роки тому

    Knot seas canvas tears
    Thoughtful dissertation shown
    Heart outstanding lots
    #haiku #welldone

  • @Bettinasisrg
    @Bettinasisrg Рік тому

    And the relevance lives on and on

  • @JudgeFredd
    @JudgeFredd 2 роки тому

    Really great informative video

  • @whydahell3816
    @whydahell3816 2 роки тому

    Extremely thoughtful 👏

  • @monto39
    @monto39 2 роки тому +1

    It's interesting how the word 'propaganda' has a strongly negative connotation now. It doesn't appear to have been so in the past. I like how this video goes into that concept. (I also happen to be a huge lover of WWII and cold war propaganda movies - every time I watch Edge of Darkness I'm ready to pick up a rifle and join Errol Flynn in fighting the Nazis myself!).

  • @alpacaofthemountain8760
    @alpacaofthemountain8760 Рік тому

    Love older artists, what a brave dude

  • @ArtexandreFuzaro
    @ArtexandreFuzaro 2 роки тому +1

    This feels so much like Brasil on the last few years, it's so sad.

    • @JCCyC
      @JCCyC Рік тому +1

      Down to the police only going hard on left-leaning demonstrations and allowing the far right to burn cars and block roads. Yes, this is happening here right now.

  • @oimarimari
    @oimarimari 2 роки тому

    this is so relevant in the post 2018 elections here in brasil

  • @shinjiikari5174
    @shinjiikari5174 2 роки тому

    30s in and I'm already sold...
    1:15min in and I'm amazed.
    And by the end, I'm convinced.

  • @zoinksmahdood2564
    @zoinksmahdood2564 2 роки тому

    started in Ap Art History, now i’m here

  • @zackpumpkinhead8882
    @zackpumpkinhead8882 Рік тому

    4:00
    Hey! That's where TMBG's *The Comunists Have the Music* music video got its art style!

  • @hannesh1308
    @hannesh1308 2 роки тому

    i love your chair. please dont change it. :)

  • @comradekangaroo447
    @comradekangaroo447 Рік тому

    wow very good video i didnt konw about Heartfield thank you