Why Picasso Painted Like a Child
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2020
- Ben Shares Art is a channel dedicated to sharing my thoughts about my favourite pieces of all kinds of art.
This episode is dedicated to looking at Why Picasso Painted Like a Child and the stylistic changed he made through classicism, impressionism, post-impressionism, primitivism, right up to his most famous style - cubism. This is just one of many videos on Picasso to come.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:48 - Young Picasso
05:30 - Blue Period
07:02 - Red/Rose Period
08:20 - Primitivism
11:32 - The 1907 Divide
14:27 - The First Cubist
15:22 - Outro
He was expressive.
Children’s drawings and paintings show more than we, as adults, can see. When we see a man on a horse, a child sees a knight riding his noble steed to a castle where he would take the thrown
throne*
@@HattieMcDanielonaMoon ok
@@fallen6060 ok
Oh you're telling us this is what children do , this , this is what children do , not anything else , this ....this is what they do.
Lol, guy just shut up and use your brain for once. Picasso had no real talent.
I don't understand why people says that he drew like a child, children drawings looks nothing like this. It remind me more of "ethnic" arts, like subsaharan art.
I think when Picasso said that it took him a life time to paint like a child I think he meant to paint more freely - more open to what the subject was rather than what the subject was perceived to be. But I agree with you 👍
@@brunawhite2686 Honestly you gotta cut him some slack, the man was old and spent his life painting.
@@brunawhite2686 I have a video planned about Picasso’s later years. Same Bat time. Same Bat Channel 😅
Adults generally draw and paint trying to make something "good", whatever that might mean for them and their culture. What Picasso did instead was turn painting into play - he experimented, he just painted and tried stuff, without trying to match it to what society established as being good. He drew for him, just trying stuff as he thought of it, experimenting with color and light and what he could do with it. I'd say that's very childlike - to paint as an exploration of what painting is rather than an attempt to make something technically proficient.
Yeah, exactly. He stole his style from African art and then refused to acknowledge it. He was a revolutionary for sure, but a problematic one.
I think he was just so good he got tiered of his talent and intentionally tried to go back to pure exprecion.
Seems like a lot of good creators eventually go back to the pure basics, but because of their more advanced skills and perspective in perfecting their craft, somehow they are able to make the pure basics or principles more beautiful
@@ArtHistorywithAlder “you have to know the rules to break them”
@@tristans_ Yes! well said
No shit
It’s actually a style of art called cubism
I think I get it. I don’t like his stuff but I get it. I do art myself. On one occasion I had a temporary breakthrough in being able to draw a figure easily. It didn’t give me a feeling of accomplishment, it gave me the feeling that comes with the question “what now”.
That’s fair enough. It’s not everyone’s cup
of tea. I’d come across a lot of people who hadn’t tried to understand his work so decided to dislike it. I thought I’d try and bridge the knowledge gap to help those people. Who would you say your favourite painter is?
@@BenShares I don’t really have one tbh. I just like doing art lol.
@@BenShares Can I just share Franz Marc? I'm an amateur who likes to see art sometimes, and when I discovered him, I fell in love with his paintings of nature :) I think he's not very known!
I like his stuff, I just don't like the price behind them
I ALMOST CRIED WHEN I READ THE TITLE, the day a child brings me a painting that resembles Picasso I’m going to faint on spot
Haha 😂 Who wouldn’t?!
Some of his works in the Montreal art museum are actaul stick figures, he is definitely skilled, but does have child like drawings.
You wouldn't even notice
I am crying on ur reply
U are underestimating new talant
I always believed that Art isn't for the audience but its for the Artist himself.
Expression = Art
The saddest i've experienced is that you can't make enough money to feed your family being an artist but you have to be rich to be an artist nowadays😔😔😔
@Meat Free. oh,thank you for giving me ideas🙏🙏using "timber instead of canvas"..i never thought of that before😅😅I don't actually use paints.i love doing it with charcoal...but i'll try sometime using some other paints. 🙏
My main point is,right now painting/drawing is the only solution i have to feed my family when i have a wife😀When i see so many good artist on the streets like old people painting and sell it for less than a dollar(here in India it's around 50 rupees) It literally broke my heart. It makes me wonder how would that old man feed his family.
I personally love unique and cartoony styles, so his art definitely sticks out to me.
When people say "I could make it myself, it's just a children's drawing"
That's where they're wrong. His style is complex and unique. If someone did try to recreate it, it just wouldn't have the same emotion as the original.
Very true 👏
I used to have the same mindset as those people. Then one day I tried to draw an “abstract” face and found it to be very very difficult. I was astonished. From then on I had a new found respect for people that paint and draw in their own and unique way like Pablo does.
People should stop pretending like picasso abstract art is like some exquisite shit, it's not. If you showed an abstract picasso to someone who didnt know picasso and hadn't seen the work they'd tell you its shit. In the art world, you are just brought up to believe that what they did was magnificent when really is some lazy ass looking art. I'm more impressed by the more impressionist art and renaissance works more.
Hahaha
@Dancing Mulch looking back at my comment, it gave me a good chuckle. Lmao thanks for the reply.
Picasso used to draw in realism. But later he found himself and changed his style to a more idk 2d kinda, abstract kinda, you know what he painted for the rest of his life
A good summary 👍
This video got autoplayed when i was going to sleep a while ago and i couldn't tell the difference between this video and some guy with half a million subs doing the exact same. Keep at it dude.
😍 sleep easy friend
I admire his art because it is unique, unlike most contemporary art, which focuses solely on cuteness.
Ahaha uniqueness was definitely what Picasso was after. Picasso always used to say that his mother told him “‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope. ' Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.” 😂
When he talks about learning to draw like a child, he's talking about freedom, he's talking about being free from the constraints of technique or accuracy and true representation of the world around him. He's not talking about drawing crap.
Really loved this video since i myself as an artist took a lot of Inspiration, especially from Picassos cubism when i started painting and taking my own art more seriously... hope you keep up the good work in the future. you have defenetly gained my gained my subscription!
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and are working on your own art!
I was randomly recommended this and I really loved it! I appreciate his art a little more now. I've never been a huge fan of his work simply because it was confusing and I also like realism a lot, but I get it a little more now.
That’s really great to hear! There’s art out there for everyone 😊
You need to have an average intelligence or higher to appreciate Picasso. So we know where that leaves you.
I love the pacing of this video. Its not often that you hear pauses in sentences in a youtube video. Its refreshing and calming.
Agreed!
To each his own. It made me sleepy.
This video really is amazing man, it gives me much more respect for Picasso and broadens my perspective of art in general, nice work
Thank you! That’s really great to hear! Art is so wonderful 😍
this channel is a hidden gem, new subscriber. this is made beautifully
You’re too kind ☺️
As a cubist myself I felt seen and understood through your narration and what Pablo did ! He paved the way so that we as cubist artists can pick off where he left off 👩🎨💎 forever my main inspiration and favorite artist since I was 8 !
I was learning to draw a bit more realistically earlier this year, and drew a friend of mine. After i gave it to him, i apologized for it not looking super realistic or like a printer (some people can do that and it is incredible). And what he told me made me feel 10 times better about my art and it will stay with me forever.
"I dont like it when people draw like that."
And im going to say, i agree with him. It's amazing and astonishing that people can do that...but it's just that. It has no creative twist. I will always have my own style. And knowing that some people understand appreitiate that it's...refreshing, almost. That's what i appreitiate about Picaso. He was willing to have a different style, and was willing to make people discusted. It was all for his own style, and in the end, it was worth all the trouble and glaring eyes to get so many people looking up to him.
I dont strive for my art to look exactly like a certain artist's, i strive to become fearless and individual like they are/were. It's amazing what art can carry with it.
I dont know why, i just felt like ranting that lol
Letting yourself be creative in your own way will help your individual style develop. Don't apologise for your art. Whether it was what you intended or not it is still art and is complete. Keep it up 😁
Hello love, I've just found out what my style is! A lovely lady at my art club took the time to look over my stuff n gave it a name. She said it was in the 'nieve style'. I like to paint from the heart plus bright colours. I've been looking on UA-cam n nearly cried with joy. Its like ive met my long lost family. All these delightful 'nieve artists'. I'm far from perfect technically n strive to be better but when all is said n done I'm never happier than when i go back to what comes easily n naturally to me. I bless that darling lady for opening my eyes. I'm actually getting asked to paint for people!
This is so well put together!! Learned a lot, thank you! (:
Thanks! I’m glad you took something from the video 😊 Let me know if you’d like a similar video for any other artists
This really is a wonderfully done video. I like everything you did here. Narration and insights are great. Make more!
Thank you! I’m glad you like it. I’m working on a video about Puccini at the moment so keep your eyes peeled for that 😁
I am glad to found you. Thank you for spending your time making this
I’m glad you me as well. I really enjoyed making this and love making programmes of this kind. Thank you for watching 😊
wait huhhhhhhhh,, why does this video not have more views
anyways loved this.
Thank you 😊 Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for such a great video! It’s knowledgeable and fun and the way you talk about him and his art makes it easy to remember!
Woah, what?? I scroll up to read the description after watching and I'm expecting to see tens of thousands of subscribers, but no! 230???! That's insane. You're making great content, you'll be big before you know it dude. Trust me, this is gold content.
Wow. I really don't know what to say in response to this! I've only really just started and I'm trying to use all my free time to write, record and edit. I'm really lost for words. Thank you so much! 🥺🥺
Great video! Best one on Picasso that I have seen yet. Can't wait to see more.
Thank you for making this video. I just had a solid hour of cathartic silent crying. Very well made video and narration. I am truly moved.
Really well done video! Wish you all the success, fellow
Many many thanks!
Got this recommended randomly
And how the video was made i thought this was one of those informational channels with a million subs or so
You are really underrated bro
Keep it up ❤
Thank you 🥺🥰
This was so much fun! I am recovering, repairing and rewriting my childhood through my painting so it was wonderful to watch this and know there are others who love to play with paint.
This was brilliant. Please make more videos. You have a huge audience who will love what you’re creating with your videos.
Absolutely fascinating analysis. I will definitely check out your other videos.
Thank you so much! A new one just went up today 😊
This was June of the most amazingly inspiring videos I have ever seen. Thank you. Lots of love ❤️
Thank you so much! That really means a lot! Let me know if there are any other topics that you would like a video about ❤️
@@BenShares well I think you should do more videos like this. About artist you like. My personal Favs are Picasso and Van Gogh. But this video was so well written and made. I believe if you upload more often you can create something very unique and create a very good following.
@@BenShares hey I told you this was an amazing video back then before like a hundred views haha I came back to rewatch because I love this video! Can’t wait to for more videos!
Great content bro. This video is in my recommendation list. Just subscribed.
Thank you so much ☺️
This is an awesome video!! I love the film references you used (Midnight in Paris especially) and I really hope you make more art videos! I know it’s hard work - but it’s much appreciated 🙌 🎨 👨🎨
Thank you. It's really nice to know that someone likes it 😁
This is the best Probably Picasso UA-cam video I've ever seen. We need a follow-up video on cubism like you mentioned!
Underrated editing haha instantly subbed
Great video. Thanks for making this.
Thank you for watching it 😁
Awesome video. Keep up the good work and this channel with blow up in no time :)
I was recommended this video by youtube and midways I’m thinking.. this guy has to have +100k subscribers. You’ll definitely get there, awesome work, I subscribed instantly.
Glad I found this channel, you got me laughing more than any other art videos I've watched recently! haha. Great info
Love love love this !!!!!! Good job ! Thank you for making art.
I didn’t want this video to end... I hope to see more from you.
You're very kind. But end it must 😅
such a great video! excellent choice of music! perfect for the subject matter.
Great video! Helps me understand his work more and the history behind it.
Thanks a lot! I’m really pleased you found it interesting and helpful 😊
Incredibly well-made! ❤
Thank you 😊
Great video. I saw this and watched it and you got me hooked good work
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy my upcoming projects as well 😁
Fantastic video, keep the art history videos coming
Dude this quality is insane for only 200 something subscribers! Keep making more content ✊
Thank you so much! I will do! A fresh video dropped earlier today 😃
@@BenShares Will check out 😇
I used to the think Picasso was overrated until I saw his paintings in person. Still feel like it's a lot to call anyone the greatest of all time
This video is made so well, done with great amounts of research and awesome editing. I was so surprised that when I went to like the video, there were only 6k views. You are very much underrated, so I wish you the best. I look forward to seeing your new uploads. ｡◕‿◕｡
Thank youuuuu! 😊
Dude this is fucking incredible!!! I can’t believe you don’t have like 5 million subs!!!
Heehee you’re very kind ☺️
How do you not have more subscribers? This was an amazing video, you earned yourself a sub :)
Thank you so much 😊 I never believed that I would have this many subscribers so I’m very happy! I’ve only just started really 😅
@@BenShares whenever I see youtubers making videos like this where the quality is the same as that of people at 10k subs, I always look at the sub count and get thoroughly surprised at how under appreciated they are!
I don't know why this was recommended to me but I'm glad it was. I've never really been interested in art before and I never really got Picasso but I found this video so fascinating and i want to know more 💜
edit: spelling
This makes me really happy 😊 There’s lots of out there to enjoy
I didn’t like how picasso draws but deep inside i feel like he is an inspiration for children who wants to draw showing how he enjoys it . In the society i used to live , people don’t admire artists and child’s parents always force their children to be either be doctor or an engineer but being an artist you can change color of your life no matter how hard it be
Yeah, but you know, maybe don't let kids take too much influence from him... Or let kids near him... You know what, Picasso and kids in general aren't a great combination, taking into account his track record with underage girls.
Absolutely brilliant video! Last year, I visited the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, Spain. I was mesmerized... and not necessarily with his realistic works, the few that are presented in the gallery, yet by the fascinating array of cubist works he created that are fun and delightful to look at. My personal favorite, the large family portrait, Las Meninas.
Just subbed, amazing work!
Amazing content. Just subscribed. More power to your channel.
Still think he's overrated but to each their own. Can't deny the guy started a powerful movement
That’s a really good approach 👍
How is he overrated if he literally invented a new style of painting and influenced/changed the art world forever....
Excellent breakdown, please do more
"Children act like adults with the wish to be more 'mature', they want to rush life and live everything.
Most of them, after turning into adults, keep that idea in their heads through the majority of their lives, sadly only realising that to trully be mature is to wish to be like a child."
Bom descanso Avô
‘How can a child, when fears annoy, But droop his tender wing, And forget his youthful spring?’ - Blake agrees with you 😁
@@cosydream9750 to realise that what most people tell you is important, doesn't trully matter.
You can't control the world nor understand its meaning, and its silly to even try or pretend to know the answers...
Every child is superior on this aspect because they not only don't even care about these things, they trully don't even think about them. (Pure innocence on that aspect, just like you mentioned!)
All a child's looking for, is joy in life. Everything else doesn't matter.
If a little child draws like a child, its just cute or its ugly. If an old man draws like a child, he is a mastermind.
he had realistic paintings, he found his artistic style after some decades of painting
@@digodinn i think he got old and lost his skills.
@@whalfar1561 nah that doesnt happen this way
@@whalfar1561 no he was changing his style and that's never wrong. If a person had a great progress of art they'd never forget it.
@@digodinn well, it does. second choice, he became lazy. I just hate it, when people are called Masterminds, when they do ordinary things, because we doesnt expect it from them.
I once read in a book that says "Artworks are things that pretend to be human." That's because like humans, Art also embody emotions, messages, meaning and idea.
I like that
when I look at his famous painting of the four women, the main thing that strikes me isn’t how they look (which is subjective, as is all beauty and standards of attractiveness) but how it makes you feel. And whether it’s disgusted or intrigued or amazed, it makes you feel, and I think that’s nice. Art isn’t really supposed to be photocopies of reality, but perceptions and feelings of reality and Picasso expresses that in his own way, making his stuff stand out and leading the viewers to say, “I don’t know what’s going on, but I’ll think about it”. And thinking is underrated these days
'The world today doesn't make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?' - Picasso 👏
Agreed. All of his works are one of my favorites.
Keep it up dude! I love these
You’re very kind. Thank you 😊
@@BenShares would you by any chance keep doing painters? I mean, the opera one is amazing, obviously, but you really excelled in this and I was blown away
@@kimchikidbear Van Gogh video is in the works and I have started writing a screenplay for a video about Picasso’s last years
@@BenShares holy crap... 🤩🤩🤩 I cant wait! Your awesome!
Fantastic essay!
This video is beautifully made
Thank you so much! I’m pleased you liked it 😁 I’m working on a video about Puccini right now so keep your eyes peeled!
Hi Ben
Just watched the video
It was recommended to me by the YT algorithm and I clicked the video without seeing the subscribers on your channel
And after the video ended I was quite surprised to find that you have only 232 subscribers.
The video felt like that of a larger channel .
🥺 thank you 🙏
Very well done. The film shows how he works, not only with his hands moving but more with his eyes and behind those with his spirit all coming out of suddenly inspirations.
Really great video.
I have 1 question if you will; is Cubism the first time that art broke away from physical reality and into abstraction? Because that’s what I’m wondering if it is the most important work of the 20th century.
(also I’m from new york and that painting is at The Museum of Modern art so I’m really proud of that, and also MoMA is like the best museum in the world lowkey.)
beautifully done video mate, I was hoping you would go in to the (much hated) last years of Picasso that very few people talk about, for me that was the grand-finale. The last word on what it means to truly paint like a child for Picasso. Maybe another video another time? thanks for making this!
Thank you so much! There’s so much to say about his last years that I thought it was best to save for another video 😁
pretty interesting video, this should get more attention.
Thank you 😊
Picasso did the equivalent of going from shredding epic solo's on the guitar to pretending like he'd never played guitar in his life.
At first I didn't really understand why picasso was so well known for his art and I was weirded out by the people portrayed in his paintings. After watching this video I feel a knew found respect for the guy and his ideals. I'm surprised at how such an interesting story is not more widely discussed since usually I would get bored watching an informational video and just watch something else but I was hooked to this. Why isn't this video more noticed.
You’re very kind. I’m really glad that you enjoyed the video and found an appreciation for Picasso 😊
Picasso was a great painter. I love most of his works. Think about when you closely look at someone, their eyes morph like a Picasso. Inspiration for him came from all around like a deck of playing cards.
In my opinion painting like a child means being free from constraint. It is also a way of seeing. Classicalism is stagnant. The Impressionist saw that and that is why they rebeled against the Academy. People forget how revolutionary Impression was.
Very true 👏
Incredible presentation, very nice video shots and of course An Artist par excellence. He was an era..a complete civilization where things, styles born and die, changes forms , regenerate .
Salutations
You're very kind. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I hope to do a better job in the future as people have kindly pointed out my shortcomings
The movie references had me dying 😂 fantastic video man
Great video!!
Thank you! 😊
Great video! :)
Really glad the UA-cam algorithm let this through! Could you maybe do a video about aesthetic art (like some works that for example get a lot of likes on social media, but have no real meaning)?
The algorithm definitely blessed this video 😅 That’s an interesting idea!
The pediatric hospital I work at has a number of “hallway galleries” of children’s art, a lot of it is quite incredible even if noticeably done by kids. There’s one currently hanging that looks just like a Modigliani done with colored pencil done by a 9 y/o that legitimately brought me to tears, I don’t know if that kid knows who that is or understands that type of art or if that was just the portrait style that they created organically... but it’s the first thing I thought of when I read the title.
I personally wouldn't really show Picasso's works to kids. I mean i get the whole "separate art from artist" thing, but like certain Picasso's works were REALLY fucked up. Especially any drawing or paintings of that one 13 year old girl he adopted (and then discarded right after). And something about letting a kid idolize a guy like Picasso really sits wrong with me. Like he was human trash in general towards all women, but what really creeps me out is his track record with underage girls. Like i feel like if you let kids idolize him, they may end up one day idolizing someone else like him, and ignoring any red flags or making excuses for their actions because they can't see an artist as a bad person. The world's of art and entertainment have some really dark shadows, and i feel like people should be more aware of them. Just because someone is a well known artist doesn't mean you can trust them or let them do as they please.
Picasso secret is his free spirit and it seems he doesn’t give any f about anyone’s opinion and he was his own leader.. thank you for this beautiful video.
great man really enjoy it
❤️ thank you ❤️
awesome video!
Thank you so much! ☺️
This is so good!!!!!!... please make more videos!
You're very kind. The narration is sleep-deprived, the editing could be sharper, the sound-quality is poor and the EQ is terribly balanced. I'll try to get better
nice work!
Thank you. You’re very kind 😊
This is really wonderful 😍 thank you so much! I know many people don't like him, as he also supposedly didn't treat women well. Yet I admire the output he had. G
Thank you. I have a video planned about Picasso’s later years and I’m going to talk more about his flaws as a person in that 👍
Great looking forward on that
Picasso's art: relatively simple but with some meaning in it
Modern Art: *Litteraly the back of my note book*
Why are we all so obsessed with meaning? Have you found the meaning to life? Does it have a defined purpose or structure? Not being able to find the meaning shouldn't strip you of the capacity to enjoy beauty and explore different things. Not liking something because it doesnt appeal to your aesthetic is perfectly ok, but vaguely searching for a meaning behind every piece of art is simply futile
@@dimitrisg1374 if theres no meaning then why i should i care about it
@@dimitrisg1374 you could say it’s beautiful IS it meaning
wow what an interesting video
learned more about him in that video than ever in school from my bully arts teacher
she kinda destroyed my fun and passion for drawing and painting because she gave me the worst grade in the class for my work just because she obviously didn’t like me and didn’t like the art style I chose for my project which was pop art and always talked bad about me and my art..
She even tried to avoid my pictures getting presented in the gallery and wanted to put them in a literal broom closet. Luckily the guy from that gallery really liked them and wanted to present them on a wall where they could be seen well (haha really liked the look on her face), that gave me a little bit of my hope back
but still.. somehow I lost my passion and fun in drawing and painting because I always have to think about her.. she really ruined it for me..
what can I do to get over that and finally clear my mind from that toxic disgusting person?
@Sweetheart thanks a lot🙏🏻 I’m actually planning on doing a painting for the next few days
and nice ! I bet your work is good!
I'm sorry I've taken my time responding to this, but I wanted to take the time to think of a meaningful response that I thought might help. I feel that you can substitute the word teacher here for people in most uses.
So many teachers do superb jobs at enthusing and lifting up their students, but like anything there are some who aren't good at it due to no fault of their own and then there are those that intentionally tear student's hopes apart. I'm really sorry that you encountered one of the latter kind - it really can ruin something for that student for the rest of their life. Art was dead to me for years because of a similar teacher dynamic to the one you described (the teacher didn't like cubism). I was very lucky because my Mother used to be a teacher and was passionate about art. She told me something very important that might help you overcome (not rid you of) your experience: 'Every day, every hour, this very minute perhaps, external forces are trying to alter your creativity. But in the end the true source of your creativity is *you*'.
I really hope that you fall in love with art again, it never stopped loving you!
I had asked this Question myself. Never quiet understood it, but I think I get it now. Thanks, I subscribed
Wahoo! As long as you’re enjoying yourself - that’s all that matters 👍 Really appreciate the support
Very enjoyable. Thank you.
I have watched this video countless of times. If you ever make a return to UA-cam I would love to hear you talk more about different visual artists that you have personal interest in, or like you teased at the end of this video a sequel to how Picasso's life changed after the success of the first iteration of cubism.
Well made dude im subbed
Not all heroes wear capes 🙏
Love this!
Thanks George 😅
You do have many favorites
I can’t help myself 🤪
Brilliant .. includes some rare videos for Picasso .. more about Picasso please ..
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I hope to make some more videos about PIcasso and the evolution of art 🖌 🖼
Beautiful video
I loved Picasso's work since High School haha. I just really love art that's weird and so different from reality.