Waldemar On The Hidden Meaning Behind 8 Iconic Paintings | Every Picture Tells A Story | Perspective

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  • In this full series compilation of Every Picture Tells A Story, Waldemar Januszczak sets out to unlock the hidden meanings contained within some of the world's most famous paintings.
    00:00:00 Ep 1: Thomas Gainsborough's "Mr and Mrs Andrews."
    00:20:55 Ep 2: Rembrandt's "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp."
    00:42:28 Ep 3: Giorgione's "The Tempest."
    01:04:53 Ep 4: Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus."
    01:28:20 Ep 5: Caravaggio's "Boy Bitten by a Lizard."
    01:51:52 Ep 6: Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
    02:15:11 Ep 7: Edouard Manet's "Déjeuner sur L'Herbe"
    02:38:37 Ep 8: Jan van Eyck's "The Arnolfini Portrait"
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  • @djtrendsetta5766
    @djtrendsetta5766 7 місяців тому +71

    "There are a million stories in the world of art..."
    Yes, and in a perfect world we'd get to hear Waldemar narrate all of them.

    • @michaelbushell9828
      @michaelbushell9828 5 місяців тому +3

      Never seen him so young he put plenty of weight on later in life LOL 😆 good living he is the best I'm not much of an art critic but I love his work ❤

  • @katharper655
    @katharper655 2 місяці тому +10

    I just adore Waldemar's wonderful Art documentaries. I take a dim view of anyone who can't appreciate Waldemar's great art stories.

  • @constancewalsh3646
    @constancewalsh3646 Рік тому +96

    Tell it like it is, Waldemar! I LOVE your delivery, boldness, respect, humor, depth all at once. I'm a fan for years. Be well!

  • @Dr10Jeeps
    @Dr10Jeeps Рік тому +282

    Nobody tells an art story like Waldemar! I could watch his documentaries for hours.

    • @ehayes7849
      @ehayes7849 Рік тому +13

      Delightful - am fond of Waldemar's cheekiness.

    • @brucemiaka6201
      @brucemiaka6201 Рік тому

      Rembrandt was portraying the ignorance of society at the top it's not rocket science it's common f****** sense he despised what was going on and he showed it in his paintings in a way that you ignorant people still to this day don't understand

    • @brucemiaka6201
      @brucemiaka6201 Рік тому +4

      Rembrandt has and always will be one of the greatest painters that ever existed do not think for one second that the work she commissioned he did not have his own thoughts involved in his paintings he shows it time and time again it is underlined in his subtle features in his paintings he was wise but not stupid and what he was painting he created the best of what he could do whether he liked it or not

    • @brucemiaka6201
      @brucemiaka6201 Рік тому +1

      That is why to this day he's paintings are still trying to be figured out

    • @mawi1172
      @mawi1172 Рік тому +7

      Yeah you could cuz it's 3 hrs long.

  • @daddythomas1389
    @daddythomas1389 Рік тому +79

    I LOVE his storytelling like nobody else can do it!!
    Brillant analysis, clever dissertation, speaking in simple plain and true manners
    I've learned so much!!
    Can listen to him for ever
    Thx Waldemar!!!

    • @VeggieRice
      @VeggieRice Рік тому +2

      he did a fine job but I fail to see how he's the only person who could've done so?

    • @dessalidman7268
      @dessalidman7268 Рік тому +2

      yes, I can listen to WJ forever!

  • @Kaderlid13
    @Kaderlid13 Рік тому +55

    I’m not at all into classical art, but WJ’s wonderful and imaginative way of storytelling can kindle the flame of interest in anyone!

    • @johnsmith1474
      @johnsmith1474 Рік тому +2

      Wtf you repost the most common statement, all over this forum already. Zero thought, totally safe mindless parroting.

    • @esotericexplorersmartinez493
      @esotericexplorersmartinez493 Рік тому +6

      @kaderlid13 I agree listening to him got me into classical art. 💜Now I have plans to visit more museums

    • @SP_3333
      @SP_3333 Рік тому +1

      👍🎯

    • @compassioncampaigner728
      @compassioncampaigner728 Рік тому +6

      @@johnsmith1474
      Despite your thumbs up, the needlessly snarky remark is unwelcomed on this platform of joyful art appreciation.

    • @joseffinat966
      @joseffinat966 Рік тому +1

      @@compassioncampaigner728 de Nederlandse vertaling is weer zoals gewoonlijk verdwenen daarom UA-cam graag continue omdat vaak misverstand de spraakverwarring ontstaat maar niet te min een half woord kan ook nog begrepen worden ,het is gewoon beter voor het hele woord te begrijpen vandaar mijn verzoek 😊

  • @lisathomas4581
    @lisathomas4581 Рік тому +10

    Love this guy! He's so quirky , brilliant, and fun! I especially love how he covers the middle east, Islam, and the different royal dynastic architecture of that region. There is more to art than paintings. He us an artistic wordsmith! Top notch!

    • @celtoloco788
      @celtoloco788 Рік тому +2

      yeah paintings are just the start of art. His series on sculpture is facisinating

  • @hughjorgan5559
    @hughjorgan5559 Рік тому +25

    I love historians who tell us stories of real, flawed, yet extraordinary people. Both artists and models. Bring in hidden (and not so hidden) symbols, subversion of the status quo, and especially beautiful art, and I’m happily falling down a compelling YT Rabbit hole. Thank you.

  • @quantumprotocol6045
    @quantumprotocol6045 Рік тому +39

    Waldo, you are one fantastic storyteller, I always enjoyed your old TV travel series, the way you dissect art, history, people or events is second to none and bring a perspective on things very few individuals can or have the capability of doing.
    You resurrect and bring life to otherwise dead or forgotten times in our history by connecting the dots that can make those otherwise meaningless people or events relevant so we can all give them a second thought maybe they can leave in us some teachings of value.
    Well done.

    • @rainmanjr2007
      @rainmanjr2007 Рік тому +2

      I can't top that comment but wanted to express my applause for this series. I watched most of those before but did so again because you are that good, Waldo.

    • @quantumprotocol6045
      @quantumprotocol6045 Рік тому +3

      @@rainmanjr2007 thanks, among so much media its easy to recognize who the quality and talented individuals are, and also who has passion for their work or the ones that simply go through the motions and formalisms of modernity.
      This guy has converted story telling and narration into a real art, he makes you feel something instead of having apathy for the subject.
      That is the kind of person worth listening to in a long interview just to see what exactly makes him tick and pick his brain.
      He's got a fascinating mind and a lit if knowledge deep inside.

    • @joseffinat966
      @joseffinat966 Рік тому +2

      @@quantumprotocol6045 ja en daarmee is het dan ook geen protocol van de quantum nodig om de simpele redenen het kan geen emoties tonen het kan je niet omhelzen het kan niet voor God spelen het kan geen water dragen laat staan maken het kan niet voor verrassingen zorgen het maakt je niet aan het lachgen of huilen het kan alleen na-apen het zal nooit echte liefde kunnen tonen ,geen genade kunnen schenken het zal alleen dat kunnen doen wat de mens in zijn hoogmoed denkt erin te kunnen stoppen en dat is zoals men weet maar beperkt het zal nooit die connectie bezitten zoals onze eigen SCHEPPER HET KAN daarmee zeggende stop met deze illusie voordat het te laat is stop met alles aan een systeem die alles moet controleren alles weten maakt niet gelukkig het lost echt geen enkele probleem op zoals de mens het kan doen als taak van rentmeesterschap want tijd leert zoals de gezegde komt tijd komt Raad ,alles komt op tijd ,je komt nooit te laat voor echte raad / beraad ,de tijd staat nooit stil het is als de wind niet te vangen men leeft in een tijdloze tijd zolang men het vindt dat het nut heeft zoiets als gezelligheid kent geen tijd ,net zoiets wat Jesus bedoelt ( als iemand je vraagt een stuk mee te lopen ga dan twee keer die afstand meelopen maar hij zegt niet de tijd erbij ( knap Hè van hem omdat het is niet de tijd die uiteindelijk het resultaat behaalt maar wel geloof hoop en liefde die het bewerkstelligd 😊

    • @quantumprotocol6045
      @quantumprotocol6045 Рік тому +2

      @@joseffinat966 hi, I don't know what made you write me in dutch but in any case I put the effort of translating your words.
      I really don't know if i understood exactly everything you are referring to but there are many thoughtful words of wisdom in what you say and everything makes sense to me.
      From what i notice you are searching for love and connections in all beings therefore I presume you must somehow love me too already :)
      You must be a very interesting person and a thoughtful one at that, perhaps you are even as pretty as your words so I am intrigued, what else do you think I should know about you ?

    • @katharper655
      @katharper655 Рік тому +1

      "WALDO"? REALLY?

  • @dlanska
    @dlanska Рік тому +12

    Knowledgable, insightful, bold, and brazen. If one wants to gain an appreciation and understanding of this material, there is no better source than this.

  • @clarabenton
    @clarabenton Рік тому +53

    I’ve suddenly become very interested in art having stumbled across WJ’s documentaries a few days ago! Completely wonderful 🎉🙏🏻

    • @ChideNorms
      @ChideNorms Рік тому +3

      He’s the best.

    • @DivertissementMonas1664
      @DivertissementMonas1664 Рік тому +3

      Art history is worth studying. It's not to be confused with the history of art or art appreciation. This is a broadcast made for TV. There are far more interesting things to learn if you deicide to study it. Go for it! You won't regret and after four years or so, perhaps you will be able to critique WJ's interpretation. I'll say no more 😵‍💫

    • @cattymajiv
      @cattymajiv 11 місяців тому +2

      @@DivertissementMonas1664 So what is the difference between those 3 things? I'm very curious but I googled it and got nothing. Or rather, I got 2.5 billion hits with none looking like it answers my question, even after much rephrasing.

    • @DivertissementMonas1664
      @DivertissementMonas1664 11 місяців тому +1

      @@cattymajiv Art history studies the history of the production of art (how it was made and produced), the social, cultural and polictical motivations behind it. It investigates how it functioned, its viewers and even the global connections (either in images, influences or materials for example).
      Whereas the history of art is more about western art styles or labels (given to a time period by later generations, (think 'gothic' for example). This is very misleading as there were a variety of 'styles' in any given period and often the labels given started out as derogatory names.
      Art appreciation follows the narratives of the history of art as if following a religion. It upholds the popular paintings or art objects as if they are holy relics. There is no deep understanding of the meanings or social functions and no desire to learn. These are those people called the "cultural livestock" by one witty writer 😆

    • @cattymajiv
      @cattymajiv 10 місяців тому +1

      @@DivertissementMonas1664 Sorry I'm so slow to reply. But I really appreciate your descriptions. They were a huge help. Thank you so much! ❤

  • @compassioncampaigner728
    @compassioncampaigner728 Рік тому +19

    These works of art are like photographs Into the time period that they were created and Waldemar is the focusing of a camera lens as he pours detail and color and background and contemporary history and most of all his passion into each picture.
    We are fortunate to have Waldemar.

    • @joseffinat966
      @joseffinat966 Рік тому

      Fortunate = Fort-U-nat-e ( zo zie je dat vele woorden een heel andere betekenis krijgen ( for-tu-nate 😂

    • @compassioncampaigner728
      @compassioncampaigner728 Рік тому +1

      @@joseffinat966
      ?

  • @Chris-um3se
    @Chris-um3se Рік тому +5

    Exciting, engrossing and a riveting
    Story teller, Waldemar is an international TREASURE

  • @speakupriseup4549
    @speakupriseup4549 Рік тому +15

    The last one by Van Eyck was my favourite, the minute details in the mirror are incredible and the interpretation of the painting is haunting.

    • @joseffinat966
      @joseffinat966 Рік тому

      Misschien heb je die niet gezien de gestolen schilderij van Van Eyck kan man veel uithalen heb het op een plaatje staan deze schilderij was blijkbaar op een kalender afgebeeld na het openen van deze lijst kwam deze van Eyck tevoorschijn misschien is het op te vragen deze kalender was in 1974 verschenen er zijn er nog meer met dezelfde vrouw van Van Eyck dus die ene is niet wat er gebeurd was het heeft een vervolg ervan

  • @robmontgomery9711
    @robmontgomery9711 Рік тому +34

    i was never interested in the world of artwork (other than making my own) but this video opened my eyes and i like learning about the hidden symbols and what they mean.thank you sir!

  • @superjfbm
    @superjfbm Рік тому +15

    ... Waldemar is wonderful presenter.

  • @katharper655
    @katharper655 Рік тому +3

    Being an inveterate HISTORY geek, it was purely by accident that I discovered this History Professor.....No..I'm NOT on the wrong channel.
    Waldemar has taught me the most delicious "insider" History...while he awakened in me a heretofore completely unexpected thirst for Art.
    TWO great disciplines for the price of one: HISTORY, which has fascinated me since age 10. Art, which, for the most part, I scorned. Like an idiot.
    Waldemar fed the one...awakened a fierce devotion to the other. And I watch for his "PERSPECTIVE" ART VIDEOS with genuine excitement.
    THANKS, WALDEMAR...for making Life WONDERFUL for me!
    WIN-WIN!

    • @gauriblomeyer1835
      @gauriblomeyer1835 Рік тому +1

      How fortunate can we be that Waldemar does not explain to us how much superior modern art is if compared with Leonardo, Raffael, Dürer, Rembrandt.

    • @katharper655
      @katharper655 Рік тому

      @@gauriblomeyer1835 Wow....

  • @vennie951
    @vennie951 Рік тому +3

    Re TG’s portrait of the Andrews- Often times the joy or lack of joy in the countenance of a wife reflects how her husband truly regards and cherishes her.

  • @stormwalker321
    @stormwalker321 2 місяці тому +2

    Everything about this program is fantastic! Waldemar rocks!

  • @danwilson1040
    @danwilson1040 Рік тому +12

    I love Waldemar’s enthusiasm,positively infectious

  • @loisthiessen9134
    @loisthiessen9134 Рік тому +65

    absolutely fascinating, all because of Waldemar's presentation style and incredible intuitive knowledge. Thank you, Perspective

  • @chris.asi_romeo
    @chris.asi_romeo 8 місяців тому +2

    Waldemar is perfect for the job.

  • @pchabanowich
    @pchabanowich Рік тому +5

    This is a huge gift to us - thank you.💐

  • @tonyocallaghan7621
    @tonyocallaghan7621 Рік тому +5

    Waldemar, within your great insights and explanations your wit and wonder lies the golden key of your understanding of the Catholics sensibility!
    So many well informed and well intended modern eyes look on certain paintings with a degree of 'colour blindness' that your corrective glasses dispel.
    The Arnolfini picture is beautifully and lovingly restored - what troubled me as a newly married man gazing at the picture as my wife told me of the "wedding" makes sense to me now as a widower. There is an eternal wedding but they are on the other side of the great devide - the pain of rememberence and the dark tones that troubled my young eyes is all too understood now, "grief is the price we pay for love".
    A marriage cert a double death cert and the promise of eternal life beyond the crucifixion.
    Keep up the wonderful work correcting my colour blindness of so many paintings - sacred and secular.
    Good luck and God bless you all in all you do!

    • @linkedinlove106
      @linkedinlove106 Рік тому +1

      Lovely writing!

    • @dorothywillms115
      @dorothywillms115 Рік тому +1

      Yes you have a great talent !!! Write more sir! Writing as you do has a beauty of its own.

    • @tonyocallaghan7621
      @tonyocallaghan7621 Рік тому

      @@dorothywillms115 Thanks Dorothy for your very kind comments ‐ God bless you and yours!

  • @sukijay4990
    @sukijay4990 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m loving these videos, they’re so entertaining as well as informative. If only my teachers at school could have realised the importance of being entertainers as well as educators.

  • @buttcaner
    @buttcaner Рік тому +4

    I really enjoy watching Waldemar Januszczak explain the history behind classic paintings.

    • @joseffinat966
      @joseffinat966 Рік тому

      Wat voor history? Wat valt er nog te achterhalen vraag ik mij af ,history is als water het stroomt alle kanten op behalve de goeie kant,er is altijd geknoeid met de werkelijkheid ook eeuwen terug ,niets is op waarheid gedocumenteerd zelfs de bijbel is gemanipuleerd zoveel waardevolle gegevens verdraaid door x aantal die van hun status niet wilden wijken en daarmee Godsschepping schade hebben berokkend waar wij allen als erfdeel voor moeten rechtstaan en terechtstaan maar dat zal de tijd ons leren,waar ik mij van bewust werd hoe wij mensen bedonderd worden door de Wereldbeheersers en voor hun moeten kruipen om wat van hun koperlappen te krijgen om nog te zwijgen over dat God een verkeerde ras heeft gecreëerd namelijk als mensaap hoe ver kun je van God afstaan vroeg ik mij af als men dat denkt Eugenetica zijn van die mensen en tevens hun ondergang ,hun HP braincontrol hoe verdoemde gedachtengang waar zij nu alles op baseren een ras te scheppen die zij onder de duim hebben en willekeurig kunnen uitschakelen,ik weet dat ik ook door hun onder het vergrootglas zit de zogenaamde ART project hun zogenaamde geestelijke gesteldheid van mensen willen controleren wie is er nou Er KRANKJORUM en alles in die verdomde DIGITALIS COMPUTER STOPPEN EN DIE STRAKS VOOR GOD MOET GAAN FUNGEREN en een wereldreligie op poten moeten zetten en daar voldoen jullie ook aan om gegevens eraan te leveren alleen het lukt nog niet zo voorspoedig namelijk niet iedereen is even omkoopbaar en daar werd ik mij bewust van door een schedel vol met diamanten beplakt waar een zekere Damian een tong naar uitstak ik dacht toen van mijn schedel blijf jij af heb die glinster steentjes niet nodig geen parels of gouden ring door mijn neus of vinger als ik daarmee mijn mensheid voor in moet ruilen zitten jullie met zijn allen goed verkeerd gewikkeld want een doodskleed heeft geen enkele ZAK BIJ ZICH waar het in kan om mee te nemen, zie maar wat je aan kunstschatten in die piramide werd gevonden om mee te nemen op die reis ha ha ha dacht ik daar ligt het om te verstoffen niets ging mee naar boven domme mensen toen en nu nog steeds zo ,bovendien heb er sowieso er niet veel mee op al dat uiterlijke vertoon ,het zijn net van die dieren als kameleons verkleuren of papegaaien die ook bij de Azteken werd gezien als valse zon of bij apen een gouden ring maar blijft een lelijk ding ,ja triest is het wel en dat zag ik ook in het schilderij van ,van EIK en vooral in die schilderij die als gestolen werd geacht en die eens was afgedrukt in een kalender die ik vond aan de achterkant van een plaatje omdat ik die harlekijn leuk vond maar bleek ook deze te bevatten, toeval ? Nee toeval bestaat niet het had zo moeten zijn en het zette mij aan het denken dat rijkdom zegt het al ,behoorlijk RIJK MAAR DOM ,IK GA LIEVER DAN NAAR HEMELRIJK ( Hem-el-rijk) zit ook een IJK ERIN ( eik) komt van woord ijken ( geijkt ) of is het EIKEN ? 😅😂na ja nieuwsgierig ben ik altijd geweest ( wie ,wat,waarom, doen wij elkaar de DAS OM 👈😲

  • @kathyjohnson2043
    @kathyjohnson2043 9 місяців тому +3

    Even when my own research leads me to a conclusion different from his, I love his presentation!

  • @pooryorick831
    @pooryorick831 10 місяців тому +1

    Mr. and Mrs. Andrews described as "a pair of giant spiders in the middle of a web" made me laugh loud enough for my wife to ask what's so funny. 😂

  • @kmrerk
    @kmrerk Рік тому +10

    This series is so absolutely wonderful. I never get enough of this wonderful stuff !

  • @JuliaARubin
    @JuliaARubin Рік тому +17

    I absolutely adore your programs! Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to bring us the best of the world’s art treasures.

  • @LadyAnnePhD
    @LadyAnnePhD Рік тому +7

    Thank you so very much for bringing us all the wonderful world of art! - Lady Anne (Jessica M. Kandal, Ph.D.)

  • @pamorale
    @pamorale Рік тому +3

    Dear Waldemar, thanks for the great work you do

  • @greatballsofur
    @greatballsofur Рік тому +8

    Waldemar, you are the best! My wife and I have learned quite a lot from you and Perspective.

  • @tashalennox4398
    @tashalennox4398 Рік тому +4

    I have never been interested in classical art but this popped up and i decided to watch it....i have to say....i really enjoyed it.....this guy is brilliant at interpreting the painting .....this coupled with the facts of the painting some how bought it life for me.....his way with words were not only informative but also fun....i know learned a lot! Loved it !

  • @vijayagita3158
    @vijayagita3158 8 місяців тому +2

    what an enjoyable 3 hours listening and looking at beautiful paintings! thank you!

  • @whanuipuru8928
    @whanuipuru8928 Рік тому +7

    Waldemar is fascinating with his perspective about art and artist. He is so interesting and perceptive yet at times so amusing. Watching this art critic is for me a feast for my eyes and ears. Delightful!🤭

  • @lildoveable
    @lildoveable 5 місяців тому +2

    I love Waldimar. In my dreams we are married and he never stops talking. ❤

  • @marykf3325
    @marykf3325 17 днів тому

    What a wonderful series. Waldemar is an intelligent and compassionate host. He has a very unique and insightful way of explaining art and art history. Wonderful channel!

  • @ChideNorms
    @ChideNorms Рік тому +2

    “It takes hutzpah, and Frenchness.” Hahahah seriously best presenter in the business. Waldemar is the man.

  • @user-ql8dg5gr2g
    @user-ql8dg5gr2g 2 місяці тому +1

    So great, so well edited, as well as written.
    I end up watching the whole thing in just one go. Time flew, so delightfully enjoyed.
    Waldemar you’re fantastic.

  • @vermillionhugh
    @vermillionhugh Рік тому +5

    Top notch again Mr J. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏☕️☕️🎨🎨

  • @davidescozzi9885
    @davidescozzi9885 Рік тому +3

    Amazingly accurate descriptions, of these artworks, being watched , with a different investigator point of wiew. Truly talented

  • @renatab8293
    @renatab8293 Рік тому +6

    Waldemar Januszczak is just brilliant!

  • @Chris-um3se
    @Chris-um3se Рік тому +2

    Best ever description of the Power
    Of a truly beautiful women -- she's completely oblivious to the flood of adoring compliments shouted at her.

  • @misscharlotte160
    @misscharlotte160 Місяць тому

    I love you, Waldemar ❤ you are a magician. You make people fall in love with art. You make art real, accessible. Something folks can grasp and love. Because you explain it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ability so enthusiastically.

  • @bsaneil
    @bsaneil 2 місяці тому

    I stumbled upon this documentary, having a passing interest in art but no more. My eyes have been well and truly opened here. I never knew such meaning was subtlely conveyed in all these old paintings.

  • @veronabarberini3942
    @veronabarberini3942 6 місяців тому +1

    Waldemar you are wonderfullll...thank you for sharing this great amazing knowledge.
    Blessings🙏🙏🙏

  • @almapendergrass7810
    @almapendergrass7810 Рік тому +3

    I clicked like before I saw the video, of course!

  • @wonderfulrainyday
    @wonderfulrainyday Рік тому +8

    I enjoy listening to Waldemar a great deal ✨

  • @ryanflynn3861
    @ryanflynn3861 Рік тому +5

    I would love to see one of these on Giorgione's the Three Philosophers... lot's of symbolism in it and mysterious as they get

  • @piotrg8616
    @piotrg8616 Рік тому +2

    Although I truly appreciate classic art I am not very knowledgeable about this area. Mr. Januszczak has an amazing gift for illuminating the art and bringing it to life, relevance for people such as I who know so little of this area. Thank you. I find your videos fascinating and educational. They really have opened my eyes to so much more than just "painting".

  • @arabspring5218
    @arabspring5218 Рік тому +1

    I love how Waldemar thanks us for watching him when I cannot even think of the words to thank him enough for presenting these documentaries. I also believe the Tempest painting is a representation of Demeter.

  • @archeewaters
    @archeewaters Рік тому +2

    i studied these same paintings in art history. the arnolfini at the end is now a sad painting for me. it used to be a symbol of future hope, new life, a contract between two people. this was fascinating. thank you

  • @dietlindvonhohenwald448
    @dietlindvonhohenwald448 Рік тому +20

    Art is a hidden language. Only few truly understand it.

  • @terryolsson4145
    @terryolsson4145 Рік тому +4

    I too am an art lover. my walls are covered with beautiful prints of my favorite artists. So it's fitting to say that I Absolutely love your channel and not only your historical knowledge but the way you sprinkle everything with humor and conjecture. Thank you Valdermar.

  • @mirjanasretenovic3883
    @mirjanasretenovic3883 Рік тому +6

    Thank you, Perspective, Thank you, UA-cam!
    Would it be possible for WaldemarJanuszczak to save all of his work in written words (book) because all of his stories are the masterpieces about the masterpieces and they should be saved and distributed as permanently and easy as possible.

    • @compassioncampaigner728
      @compassioncampaigner728 Рік тому

      Wow
      Great thought

    • @michelleburback4831
      @michelleburback4831 Рік тому +1

      The internet is pretty permanent

    • @garypuckettmuse
      @garypuckettmuse Рік тому

      I'm always for everything in book form but I have to say art works are great on digital video and also the aliveness of being in the settings as WJ takes us all over the world is a real special treat on digital video. It wouldn't have the same immersive quality in a book. However there are wonderful picture books where you can see these super star pictures and nowadays you can find these books very cheap second hand since people prefer the "Tom Ford" book on their library table, haha, there is a little dig at the world.

    • @celtoloco788
      @celtoloco788 11 місяців тому

      thank the BBC they made these shows. You realize this right?

  • @Plantsandtoyhorses
    @Plantsandtoyhorses Рік тому +11

    My husband and I recently went to an art museum in Norfolk Virginia that was doing an exhibit on M. C. Escher, enjoyed looking at all his art. It would be neat to see if Perspective did a doc on him, like maybe what did his his English and European contemporaries make of his style. :)

    • @joseffinat966
      @joseffinat966 Рік тому

      Heb vaak aangegeven lopen maar ook tijd voor verwondering tijd voor stilstaan of zitten in het gras je omgeving in je op te nemen hoe mooi alles in elkaar steekt zonder dat de mens altijd de behoefte heeft alles op zijn kop te zetten ( het woord altijd zegt ook veel ( AL-Tijd kijk ook dat is zo verwonderlijk alleen het woord AL-TIJD 😅

  • @ianlawrie919
    @ianlawrie919 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful to see Waldemar presenting again. I was ignorant of this channel but am not on a mission to box set watch all videos. 👍👏👌

  • @joellenmeek658
    @joellenmeek658 Рік тому +49

    My favorite Waldemar line - “the Last Supper which has been falling off the wall since he painted it”.

    • @rickb1973
      @rickb1973 Рік тому +9

      I just heard him say something like: "While it wasn't necessarily a marriage of convenience, it was certainly a very convenient marriage".
      Well put.

    • @johncrichton4341
      @johncrichton4341 Рік тому +7

      What about the classic " and because of his ultimate sacrifice... It'll be cherries all round for us again in heaven..."

    • @TheDaddyO44
      @TheDaddyO44 Рік тому +1

      "...thus Venus was the nautical fruit of Uranus's frothing testicles"

    • @joseffinat966
      @joseffinat966 Рік тому +1

      @@johncrichton4341 daar alleen geeft Amos het antwoord erop God heeft geen offers nodig en wij zijn genade boven alles alleen in geloof vindt men zijn genade hoe groot hij is kan men zelfs in je dromen niet voorstellen hoe groot zijn liefde voor de mensheid is ALLES KLOPT VOL LEVEN ,MEN KAN VEEL VERKLAREN ,MEN KAN VEEL TOELICHTEN MAAR MEN KAN NOOIT GOD ZO DOORGRONDEN WANT OOK GOD KAN ZICH BEDENKEN ,WIJ WIKKEN MAAR HIJ BESCHIKT DAAROM LAAT IK ALLES AAN HEM OVER MAAR WIL NIET ZEGGEN DAT IK ALLES BEGRIJP WAT DE SCHEPPER BEDOELT MAAR OPEENS VIND MEN DAT PUZZELSTUKJE EN KOMT MEN WEER VERDER ERMEE 😅

    • @joseffinat966
      @joseffinat966 Рік тому

      Vriendschap een geschenk, Vriendschap,niet vaak maar vaak genoeg om niet te verkillen die momenten van AB-sol-ut-e,helderheid oog in oog met hem,wandelen met hem ,woorden over en weer. Momenten voorbij alle schuld voorbij alle verzoening, momenten van onomwonden Vriendschap ( mooi woord on-om-wonden) mogen alle wonden genezen in alle harten 🥰

  • @chris.asi_romeo
    @chris.asi_romeo 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent documentary 💯💯👏👏. Love watching it.

  • @sibxl1246
    @sibxl1246 Рік тому +3

    Waldemar is brilliant

  • @Paradise-on-Earth
    @Paradise-on-Earth Рік тому +2

    This allis incredibly fascinating. I am listening breathlessly. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!

  • @mathildejensen3285
    @mathildejensen3285 28 днів тому

    Love this - I first noticed the picture of mr. and mrs Andrews in one of John Berger's " Ways of seeing " episodes. I just love when art historians explains " the behind the picture " story. You appreciate the art and the painting so much more when you are given an insight into the context and the artist behind the picture. I just love cultural history ❤❤

  • @lightbeingform
    @lightbeingform Рік тому +2

    Great stories, interesting art! I love how the camera returns to/ lingers on the art as we hear about it so we can dream along.

  • @lisengel2498
    @lisengel2498 Рік тому +1

    Always a joy to Watch art with you 🎵❤️🎶🙏

  • @pamvizina8668
    @pamvizina8668 2 місяці тому

    I absolutely love this show. As a self taught artist I missed out on all the history associated so feel like a student learning from you. I need more :)

  • @simonapascariu2243
    @simonapascariu2243 Рік тому +2

    as usual, exceptional! thank you JW & Perspective

  • @danglybit1
    @danglybit1 4 місяці тому

    Well done Waldy ..U had me captivated for 3 hours!..your bold and definitive take is delightful.

  • @Ziad3195
    @Ziad3195 Рік тому +2

    I adore this channel. I love how you talk.

  • @moemedilynxmagoro1101
    @moemedilynxmagoro1101 2 місяці тому

    its the first I've watched a musical. Its the first time I've watched theater and yet this year it was my goal. Well done girl stay humble, I just heard of you today . LynxScar from South Africa.

  • @oskarvomhimmel6936
    @oskarvomhimmel6936 Рік тому +2

    Had that lady in the 1st painting invited me to her country house for a weekend, unlike Mr Waldemar, "I" would have gladly accepted...and she would've had a smile in that painting along with very lively rosy cheeks and "unspeakable" memories 😘

  • @moonstoneway2694
    @moonstoneway2694 Рік тому

    So good! Three hours went by in a flash. Thank you.

  • @cattycorner8
    @cattycorner8 Рік тому +1

    "Watch out where you stick your digitis impudicus!" 🤣

  • @dkloke
    @dkloke 5 місяців тому

    Great and very fulfilling interpretation of The Tempest. Thank you for it!

  • @FF-so3su
    @FF-so3su Рік тому +1

    Love your work, thanks ❤️

  • @waynejus4092
    @waynejus4092 Рік тому

    An incredibly deeply researched series on a highly talented Man, thank you

  • @casteretpollux
    @casteretpollux Рік тому +8

    Meurent was an accomplished painter whose work was regularly selected for exhibition by the Salon Jury. Her father was an engraver / etcher and mother a milliner, so not such a mystery that she became an artist. W.J. is a showman who speculates on the meanings of paintings often without any basis in fact but he is not alone in that. Manet's handling of paint shocked at least as much as the honest depiction of modern subject matter.

  • @andreawindrim8235
    @andreawindrim8235 Рік тому

    Fantastic documentary. Waldemar is excellent. Blessings.

  • @francisbacon7738
    @francisbacon7738 5 місяців тому +1

    This was one of the paintings we had to write about when I did an Arts Foundation Course with the Open University in the 1980's. The only thing I can remember I noticed at the time was that I thought Mr Andrews sleeve seemed to be tight around his bicep perhaps alluding to the fact he had all the power. He was the strong one.

  • @marianmichalski
    @marianmichalski Рік тому +1

    as always brilliant show

  • @jonathaneffemey944
    @jonathaneffemey944 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for posting

  • @juliashearer7842
    @juliashearer7842 Рік тому +1

    This was fantastic.

  • @MicaFarrierRheayan
    @MicaFarrierRheayan 5 місяців тому

    Loving the 2nd part of the video; all towards the end. It get interesting, thank you!

  • @danielboard9510
    @danielboard9510 Рік тому +2

    Ah, Meister Januszczak. You are a great subverter.

  • @barrycrump6189
    @barrycrump6189 Рік тому +7

    Could someone bring back the spirit of Brian Sewell by dressing up and talking like him while wandering through the modern Tate gallery casting acerbic and withering opinions on the installations (they are not works of art)?

  • @Janesh1shaboo
    @Janesh1shaboo 6 місяців тому

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time…. Wishing you and your family happiness and success. Take Care ❤❤❤❤

  • @duboisdvoleur
    @duboisdvoleur 9 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful as always

  • @shaunlanighan813
    @shaunlanighan813 Рік тому

    Another masterpiece!

  • @erniejofo
    @erniejofo Рік тому +2

    Great story teller!

  • @bzxshor67mpts
    @bzxshor67mpts Рік тому +1

    "Uranus frothing testicles" love Waldemar,s sense of humor

  • @ritakonig1891
    @ritakonig1891 Рік тому

    Art is a visual language. Having studied art myself, I found most of it being so distorted. However, Waldemar brings the shadows to the light by questioning that which is written for art students. Lectures always left me with more questions at the end. And of course artists try to work through stuff that captures them emotionally... Waldemar does a great job unraveling those things. Great. I love this series. Can you do some more on sculpture perhaps? Thanks from New Zealand.

  • @jenp310
    @jenp310 10 місяців тому

    Love the new cabinet! Looks great in the room! Really enhanced the height of the room.

  • @brienking5549
    @brienking5549 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic. Thank you.

  • @emtube9298
    @emtube9298 Рік тому +5

    Fantastic! Your commentaries are brilliant, so different from the tepid and pulseless art history commentaries I had read and heard in my youth. Many thanks for sharing your insights!

  • @s.masson8263
    @s.masson8263 Рік тому

    So enjoyable. Thank you.

  • @carmenadler9391
    @carmenadler9391 Рік тому

    Thank you! I have learned so much through you!

  • @marymiah7164
    @marymiah7164 Рік тому

    Loved this ❤

  • @spawnofdawnacle
    @spawnofdawnacle 4 місяці тому +1

    best of the internet.

  • @justanothergoogler6436
    @justanothergoogler6436 Рік тому +1

    Love you, Waldemar!

  • @michelles9897
    @michelles9897 Рік тому +1

    You are so good! Thanks 😊