Gustav Klimt and the Nazis: Great Art Cities: Vienna

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2024

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  • @GreatArtExplained
    @GreatArtExplained  Рік тому +40

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    • @alveolate
      @alveolate Рік тому

      wait, didn't i watch this already...

    • @andreajuvik154
      @andreajuvik154 Рік тому

      Would love for you to do a take on Isaac Grunewald and Sigrid Hjertén! Really enjoy your videos!

    • @pioneercynthia1
      @pioneercynthia1 10 місяців тому

      Did you see the recent news about the "lost for over a century" Klimt work entitled "Portrait of Fräuline Lieser"?

  • @whyamilikethis1998
    @whyamilikethis1998 Рік тому +415

    I really appreciate that creators like James are democratising art history and our learning about it - thank you for making this beautiful art more accessible to us all 😃

  • @Michelle_Wellbeck
    @Michelle_Wellbeck Рік тому +443

    Ironic that Klimt's use of nudity is still controversial and censored today

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  Рік тому +64

      Isn’t it?

    • @HunterHogan
      @HunterHogan Рік тому +14

      It's like rain on your wedding day. Yeah, I really do think.

    • @men_del12
      @men_del12 Рік тому +12

      The debate over nudity vs pornography; conform vs sincere; & apropriation vs radicalism were, is, & will always be like that. At least we talk more about the guy.

    • @jessielee1803
      @jessielee1803 Рік тому +9

      He fetishized women's body and had a patriarchal mind. He might be a good painter but he was and still is controversial.

    • @Americansikkunt
      @Americansikkunt Рік тому +3

      @@jessielee1803what’s so wrong with a “patriarchal mind”?
      For someone, who I assume preaches “tolerance”,
      you seek to to suppress anyone and anything that doesn’t adhere to YOUR worldview!
      In the pathetic words of Joe Biden, “Come on, man…”…

  • @brd4998
    @brd4998 Рік тому +102

    Censorship of great art and your informative videos is idiotic. Never change, your video style and structure aids in widening my perspective and interpretations of all art and artists!!

  • @chinesecabbagefarmer
    @chinesecabbagefarmer Рік тому +159

    Really hoping this one doesn't get censored...thanks for the upload, James!

  • @andrepaulo2692
    @andrepaulo2692 Рік тому +51

    One of the best Klimt analysis I have ever seen, specially for the dynamism of presentation, and this are hard topics.
    It’s important to support such high quality channels when they are attacked by censorship.
    Already looking forward to the next video!

  • @alexanderkarayannis6425
    @alexanderkarayannis6425 Рік тому +45

    I have had the pleasure of admiring Gustav Klimt's paintings up close on several trips to the wonderful city of Vienna and consider myself a big fan of his work...Thank you for this excellent summing up of who he was artistically, regardless of how he has been perceived by various groups or individuals throughout his own life and thereafter...

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for the comment! 🙏

    • @alexanderkarayannis6425
      @alexanderkarayannis6425 Рік тому +3

      ​@@GreatArtExplainedIt's my pleasure, as I happen to be a great admirer of your work and your channel, as well...Do keep up the good work!...

    • @joellahrman4557
      @joellahrman4557 Рік тому +4

      Vienna is indeed very heavily centered around Mozart, Klimt, and Schiele, as well as the famous Staatsoper. It's refreshing. The buskers sing opera and play classical music. The opera is the main social activity. Art is also at the heart of the city, especially Klimt.

    • @alexanderkarayannis6425
      @alexanderkarayannis6425 Рік тому +3

      @@joellahrman4557 My favourite city in Europe...for all the things you mention and a thousand more...✌️👍👍👍

    • @joellahrman4557
      @joellahrman4557 Рік тому +4

      @@alexanderkarayannis6425 I cannot claim to be someone who loves or understands art (I subscribe to this channel because the explanations help increase my meager appreciation of art), but Vienna is worthwhile for everyone to visit. It is impressive to see a modern city so truly grounded in classical music and art.

  • @donnamuller6460
    @donnamuller6460 Рік тому +55

    I live in PA and have been to Vienna 15 times to visit works by Klimt, plus his grave, his last studio, and a castle in Romania where he painted huge realistic full-length portraits going down a grand staircase early in his career. His muse was Emilie Fluge, a couture fashion designer, and I always visit her atelier, and sometimes attersee, the lake in central Austria where Klimt spent summers with Emilie, relaxing, boating, ang painting trees and water. I enjoyed your video and downloaded it. You’ve given me a new angle to study.

  • @Jonseyonsey
    @Jonseyonsey Рік тому +39

    How fascinating it is that the provocative nature of Klimt's work was apparent then, and still persists today in the very videos that discuss it.

  • @heatherrobertson6110
    @heatherrobertson6110 Рік тому +68

    Thank goodness UA-cam has saved us from the sheer horror of unexpurgated classic art!
    Seriously, though, at least the re-upload has given me a prompt to rewatch one of my favourites of your videos. Just as enjoyable the second time round!

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  Рік тому +7

      Well said!

    • @2failepic
      @2failepic Рік тому +2

      Why did you have to repupload this video?@@GreatArtExplained

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  Рік тому +8

      @@2failepic because it showed female genitalia (albeit in a 150 year old painting).

    • @sergiovieira1053
      @sergiovieira1053 Рік тому +6

      @@GreatArtExplained I was also about to ask this, as if guessing the answer in my mind... What sinister times we are going through!
      How is it possible to censor an excellent Art History class like this, the best approach to Klimt I've ever seen, when they allow swarms of disinformation channels to proliferate and promote alienating content from mediocre influencers?

  • @rhythmythicles
    @rhythmythicles Рік тому +18

    I sincerely hope UA-cam sees how thoughtful, inspiring, AND edifying this channel is instead of obsessing and overreacting to minutia. These videos are a public service IMHO, and are well worth multiple viewings! Just like the arts they celebrate!

  • @Alexis_-_
    @Alexis_-_ Рік тому +78

    To please many is dangerous! Our art is now being censored by an algorithm designed to sell ads to the masses. Their objections to the original cut of this video are ridiculous, and the irony with this video in particular is devastating.

  • @Aiglee
    @Aiglee Рік тому +30

    This is one of my favourite videos you have made so far. I'm so sorry you had to upload it again. This is my fifth time watching it and I would do it as many times as needed! This is honestly the best channel UA-cam has

  • @isacj81
    @isacj81 Рік тому +29

    These videos make my day 101% better! I feel like I'm adding another dimension to my knowledge of the world, as if I'm seeing it form an different perspective: an artist's one. I'm very grateful for knowing your channel. Thanks so much for this!

  • @lilybleue8888
    @lilybleue8888 Рік тому +21

    Beauty..is above the political manipulation or propaganda. I am so happy that Klimt genius was saved and cherished by serendipity. Your work, too, should be above the scrutiny of censorship because it is beautiful and valuable to humanity. Thank you as always.

  • @dmnddog7417
    @dmnddog7417 Рік тому +10

    I was not familiar with Gustav Klimt until I saw some of his paintings in exhibition, and then he became one of my favorite artists. Thank you for this video. As a side note, it's always heart-breaking to hear/see what the Nazis did with countless works they stole. The scene of the soldiers setting fire to all the canvasses is just disturbing.

  • @ericsurek1964
    @ericsurek1964 Рік тому +13

    An attack on culture by UA-cam. I'm here for the rewatch. Thanks for everything, amazing channel. Keep going💪🏻

  • @sebafranzo
    @sebafranzo Рік тому +10

    Straight to the point, accurate and never banal. Great work as always!

  • @bestwesterner
    @bestwesterner Рік тому +11

    Thank you for making such engaging and well-produced videos on art history. The videos themselves are works of art.

  • @tropicalocal
    @tropicalocal Рік тому +8

    thanks for re-uploading this, James!

  • @Enzo21701
    @Enzo21701 Рік тому +12

    Glad to help with a re-watch to support your great work! I enjoyed it as much as the first time.

  • @Vovvilina
    @Vovvilina Рік тому +5

    Thank you for reposting this after editing out pubic-area nudity that should not have resulted in UA-cam taking down the original. I will share this far and wide to show appreciation for your time and energy spent on this endeavor.

  • @babyblouie
    @babyblouie Рік тому +19

    God UA-cam really hates culture huh 🤡 thank you for all you do fr this must be a nightmare to deal with. This one of of my favorite videos from you

  • @Peggycool26
    @Peggycool26 Рік тому +7

    Liking and commenting for the algorithm. Thank for you work!

  • @kleerude
    @kleerude Рік тому +1

    Such a fascinating topic! I didn’t get a chance to watch the uncensored video, but I’m so glad you re-uploaded.

  • @vorpalpoet
    @vorpalpoet Рік тому +2

    Happy to rewatch one of my favorite videos of yours, and to leave a comment while I'm at it.

  • @annp322
    @annp322 Рік тому +1

    I found your channel because UA-cam suggested the first version of this video to me. I’m a subscriber now.

  • @berolinastrassmann
    @berolinastrassmann Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed re-watching this video. It is always such a pleasure to see more of Klimt's work. So sorry to know You Tube has such a limited appreciation of art, to demand a re-editing. Thanks for your persistence, James!

  • @SH-fi8sn
    @SH-fi8sn Рік тому +4

    Each video of yours inspires awe and joy in me. Thank you for deepening my love of art!

  • @thaisgregorio2734
    @thaisgregorio2734 Рік тому +5

    Rewatching this video to support your channel!

  • @alexliberti9679
    @alexliberti9679 Рік тому +4

    I love this video so much. Let’s hope it’s doesn’t get taken down again

  • @zazuzazz5419
    @zazuzazz5419 Рік тому +7

    James, your are an excellent arts educator of the highest caliber. I trust your presentations to always promote and promulgate arts information - significantly without any hint of cheesy hidden agenda or false ego puffery. I will ALWAYS watch your videos many many times over. Keep it coming. ❤️‍🔥🎨❤️‍🔥

  • @followthatstargirl824
    @followthatstargirl824 Рік тому +6

    Rewatching & re-liking. Kudos, James 😎

  • @thecanopybookclub8752
    @thecanopybookclub8752 Рік тому +9

    Clicking liking commenting, come on, gotta trigger that algorithm. I've already watched the video and it was so interesting. I hope you are not discouraged

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  Рік тому +4

      I was at first but followers of this channel are so supportive that I’m just moving on - thanks 🙏

  • @RFL1976
    @RFL1976 Рік тому +3

    I very much apricate the way the ad read was done, it wasn't intrusive to the content and was after the presentation, despite being a proud adblocker i sat and watched without hating it or skipping)

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  Рік тому +5

      I appreciate that comment - I get far fewer offers of sponsorship because I insist on the ad being after the video. It will stay that way. Thanks 🙏

  • @Homme927
    @Homme927 Рік тому +4

    Loved your first upload. Here to give this its views ❤

  • @katkalocova
    @katkalocova Рік тому +2

    I can't quite put into words what watching your videos does to my mind, but it offers me such glorious escape from reality and transports me to a world of beauty, creativity and imagination. Thank you, it's always a treat.

  • @arcadia-art
    @arcadia-art Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much! Klimt has fascinated me since I was a child.

  • @danielpadron7877
    @danielpadron7877 Рік тому +2

    Here on the rewatch 👍🏼

  • @Romalvx
    @Romalvx Рік тому

    Thank you James. We all appreciate your culture, the quality of your commentaries and the patience to gather all in such extraordinary video.

  • @_quique72
    @_quique72 Рік тому +3

    Your videos are worth watching over and over again. 👏

  • @TSMOWRU
    @TSMOWRU Рік тому +5

    Great work as usual! Thanks a lot from Russia, Moscow! ❤❤❤💝❤

  • @dablonz6852
    @dablonz6852 Рік тому

    Nobody that I've yet found on UA-cam holds a candle to this channel on Art History. Consistently amazing. Thank you.

  • @pabsmgm
    @pabsmgm Рік тому +2

    Your work is fantastic. Can’t thank you enough all I have learnt from your videos, I truly appreciate it.

  • @cristinedean1015
    @cristinedean1015 Рік тому +2

    Glad you reposted this! Hopefully these annoying censorship’s don’t happen again. Great work as always

  • @Rugras.
    @Rugras. Рік тому +20

    Somewhat ironic that youtube was not a fan of the original video.

  • @Lunch_Meat
    @Lunch_Meat Рік тому +16

    Glad I could rewatch this one, censored as it is, as its one of my favorites of yours. The nazi's degenerate art show is one of my favorite stories from art history since it has so much relevance to today. I want to say that THIS video out of all of them would get censored is ironic, but i think we both just know its more a case of history repeating, or getting close to it.

  • @linson2010
    @linson2010 Рік тому +6

    Watching to get the views back up to what they should be before the censoring. Thanks for the great work and content!

  • @sc5734
    @sc5734 Рік тому +5

    Hopefully the recut stays up - its a great video!!

  • @pjcatalano9262
    @pjcatalano9262 Рік тому +1

    Great video!!!!! Always awesome to watch James talk about art

  • @feildpres
    @feildpres Рік тому +2

    I'm doing my part
    Just a good the second time through! I love this channel so much!

  • @coraliesturn3672
    @coraliesturn3672 Рік тому +3

    If only we could put several « likes » ! Thank you for the quality of your content :)

  • @thomasdequincey5811
    @thomasdequincey5811 Рік тому +1

    Loved the "fig leaf" you used. It made me laugh.

  • @hansspiegl8684
    @hansspiegl8684 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this wonderful video! Even as a Viennese I did not know all the details - very helpful and importand video!

  • @cka42
    @cka42 Рік тому +1

    I have no words...except Magnificent!

  • @lejea2
    @lejea2 Рік тому

    Admittedly, I've never been very interested in art however, watching these videos has given rise to a curiosity in me to learn more and to seek out museums and galleries when I can. Thank you for the work you do.

  • @JoelEZ1
    @JoelEZ1 Рік тому +3

    Excellent work. Thank you for sharing (again).

  • @onlibertyjm
    @onlibertyjm Рік тому +2

    Thanks

  • @lilpixie25
    @lilpixie25 Рік тому

    Gorgeous colors in Klimt's works, such beautifully flowing lines! It's tragic that so many pieces were lost in Vienna and much of Europe during WWII, such a treasure trove of pieces we'll never get back. Thank you for the video, James, beautifully eloquent as always, and pointgnant in a world where we see missinformation and appropriation as a means to garnering support for violent ignorance and totalitarian tendencies.

  • @mayko424
    @mayko424 Рік тому +2

    I attended the Secession gallery when I was in Vienna because of this video ❤

  • @MarkLiversedge
    @MarkLiversedge Рік тому +4

    Rewatched for numbers, but still enjoyed it the second time :)

  • @thepharaohemmvee4995
    @thepharaohemmvee4995 Рік тому +5

    One of my favorite artists, I have no problem watching this again!

  • @geoffreyyoung8693
    @geoffreyyoung8693 Рік тому +2

    👏 bravo 👏 bravo 👏
    Thank you James and Joanne

  • @talpark8796
    @talpark8796 Рік тому +1

    tyvm for another upload.
    as always, well worth the wait.

  • @cy9469
    @cy9469 Рік тому

    James, you are so precious for people who enjoy and are trying to learn about art.
    I can't say thank you enough.
    I wish all the best things would happen to you.❤❤❤

  • @albancadu8671
    @albancadu8671 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Quite moving towards the end.

  • @sampmas
    @sampmas Рік тому

    The best video you have put out, on a very important topic. I'm glad you listened to the suggestion to do Klimt's University works.

  • @sunnymon1436
    @sunnymon1436 Рік тому +4

    15:42 somewhat ironic to censor that painting.

  • @pauldownes6650
    @pauldownes6650 Рік тому

    Great video. I am off to Vienna next month and hope to see many of these paintings in person. It will be awesome with the background that James has so interestingly presented.

  • @zhenyamediocris4373
    @zhenyamediocris4373 Рік тому

    WOOOW, James your videos just turn the world upside down for me all the time. You help drastically to understand art deeper

  • @The_Wanderer_And_His_Shadow
    @The_Wanderer_And_His_Shadow 9 місяців тому

    The quality of your videos is unquestionable. What I would like to add is, that you have perfect voice for narration as well. I would love to listen to an audiobook about art or an artist narrated by you. :)

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox2308 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for an excellent presentation. (I'm sorry the original version was censored by UA-cam, proving that we haven't come as far in the understanding of art as we might wish.)

  • @venice9438
    @venice9438 Рік тому +2

    Really excellent video, as always, thank you!

  • @nBasedAce
    @nBasedAce Рік тому +7

    Imagine that this video gets age restricted because some employee misread Klimt.

  • @portalrene2485
    @portalrene2485 Рік тому +1

    Bravo James and Joanne! I first saw Klint back in the 1980s at the MOMA in NYC. Despite being completely ignorant in Art terms I was immediately caught by the Sessecion Movement.

  • @ariadneschild8460
    @ariadneschild8460 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this. Klimt really could draw the human body, i find his works absolutely beautiful.

  • @siobhanyoung4196
    @siobhanyoung4196 Рік тому +1

    Keep the Great work up James!

  • @donnadees1971
    @donnadees1971 Рік тому

    Realizing I would never have been able to see these lovely pieces. Thank you.

  • @ankitasingh1492
    @ankitasingh1492 Рік тому +4

    What an insightful video! Thank you for your great work James.

  • @gemmafox234
    @gemmafox234 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for such amazing art films this one of my favourites

  • @puppetman1086
    @puppetman1086 Рік тому

    Here to request Käthe Kollwitz. Your videos are beautifully informative and generally unmatched on art history UA-cam.

  • @andohlea
    @andohlea Рік тому +3

    I’ll watch this again no worries…will also share with even more people. What an idiotic move by UA-cam…❤you work!

  • @tmp1111
    @tmp1111 Рік тому

    This was so outstandingly informative and brilliantly done. Thank you

  • @sultana2024
    @sultana2024 Рік тому

    Using this for my TOK essay, very informative , brief and straightforward

  • @Dr_Mel
    @Dr_Mel Рік тому +2

    Thank you, James.

  • @Palmieres
    @Palmieres Рік тому +4

    Rewatching this because UA-cam is going a little bonkers with the censorship... but also because your work is great.

  • @annabrill4512
    @annabrill4512 Рік тому

    really glad i stumbled across your channel. I would love to see a video about Otto Dix you mentioned in this one. He was a honor citizen of my home town where he died and I would be delighted to learn more about him

  • @TimHunold
    @TimHunold Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @johnaziz57
    @johnaziz57 Рік тому +1

    I could almost swear that I saw this video before, was it re-uploaded?
    Either way I enjoyed watching it presumably again 😅

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  Рік тому

      Hi John - yes it was reloaded for reasons I give in the “community” section of this channel - thanks 🙏

    • @johnaziz57
      @johnaziz57 Рік тому +1

      @@GreatArtExplained Sorry to hear, I will definitely re-watch it for the third time then 😁

    • @4061earthabcdesong
      @4061earthabcdesong Рік тому

      I watched it on Sep 26 for the first time, and will re-watch it again and again, and also will share with many friends!

  • @aw2031zap
    @aw2031zap Рік тому +1

    These videos are works of art. In the US, we do not do enough art education outside of university. There is an underappreciation for art in our culture and education like this is sorely needed, especially when it is contextualized with retrograde gov'ts and history.

  • @sinanceylan
    @sinanceylan Рік тому +2

    Another well executed video essay. Thank you GAE.

  • @crescentmoondesigns7515
    @crescentmoondesigns7515 Рік тому

    I am back again to be amazed 😊 Your work is amazing great job ❤

  • @Mark_GL
    @Mark_GL Рік тому +2

    Rewatched and reliked, thanks for your work ❤

  • @zapphiere
    @zapphiere Рік тому +6

    UA-cam censoring this video only helps to further prove the point

  • @MartijnPennings
    @MartijnPennings Рік тому +2

    I usually don't comment on videos, but it seems to help creators, no matter what the comment is. So to try and boost this re-upload, here's a rewatch, comment and a thumbs up.

  • @gerardnogues4814
    @gerardnogues4814 Рік тому

    Your videos are just diamond and gold

  • @bossladyjem
    @bossladyjem Рік тому +2

    Rewatching, this is a gorgeous video, so informative! Sorry you had to upload again to meet these absurd censorship standards

    • @jshurvell
      @jshurvell Рік тому +1

      It wasn't just uploading again either. James had to spend hours recutting and then redoing the subtitles. It's maddening and ridiculous. thanks for watching again!

  • @TheCelestialhealer
    @TheCelestialhealer Рік тому

    Fascinating Klimt . Thank you for the video🙏🏼

  • @LiquidShivaz
    @LiquidShivaz Рік тому +6

    Thank you for your amazing educating videos. Anything nazi related is a hard watch tbh, but Klimt is one of my favourites ❤

  • @light1908
    @light1908 Рік тому +1

    GAE, you are an absolute gem! Doff!