How Art Changed The Way We Perceive Jesus Christ (Waldemar Januszczak Documentary) | Perspective
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Januszczak shows how Christianity emerged into the Roman Empire as an artistic force in the third and fourth centuries. Early Christians had no art but practised in secret and Januszczak purports the Rotas Square found throughout the Roman Empire such as at Pompeii were early Christian symbols along with the fish and anchor.
With no description of Jesus in the Bible, the Christians represented their God as a young slightly feminine man until the emergence of Saint Mary and with the adoption of Christianity by the emperor Constantine how Christian artists drew on images of ancient gods for inspiration for a more masculine Jesus and the development of new forms of architecture to contain their art.
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Imagine you're 4 years old, and you have Waldemar as your nanny / babysitter. And he begins to tell you story after story about history and art history in particular. What would you want to grow up as? An accountant? Nah! A banker? Nah! A Dentist? Nah!! An Artist? Well Duh! How could you want to be anything but an artist, after you'd listened to him expound its beautiful intricate historical tapestry and intrigue of the world of art? You listen to Waldemar, and all you want to do is run away with the circus, and paint your life away!
Waldermar , would you adopt us all?
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@@WandaMartingaga Yup!
Waldemar, he's such a wonderful teacher. How fortunate we all are to have these great videos available to us.
watching from Wyoming as well . we need all the culture we can get.
Hi Mickey-I used to live across the street from your folks in R-town I think. How ironic that I saw your comment here of all places.
I love his approach...like a bulldozer to history...let's see what else is under what we've been told!
Fabulous! I can watch them over and over.
Get a life
Dear Waldemar,
I started out learning history in elementary school. Then, in high school, ancient history. Again when I switched schools, I got the same cavalcade from my art teacher. Then again in art college, in my course, A Survey of Western Art...so I sort of went from cave paintings to counter- reformation three times over, and now I have found YOU!
I'm a painter/ sculptor/romantic kind of average schmo, and I just simply love your documentaries.
Is that what you'd call them? Lessons? Lectures with show and tell? Whatever, I can't pull myself away from these. This is my second go- round with this ROTAS installment, and I'm getting even more out of it.
Thank you. It's a wonder to be getting into senior citizen age ( just 6 months shy!) And to be able to so sincerely congratulate a much younger person on a job so well done. I don't know how you ever studied so much, or thought so much about how to house the huge inventory of your knowledge in a package with dramatic structure and accessible narrative. You know, I daresay you have made high- level intellectual learning as easy and consumable as coronation street, or antiques road show, or the baking contests...you are that good!
I hope you don't take offence by the comparison. I think you should host Saturday night Live, or moderate a presidential debate, or be the next Canadian prime minister. That's how high a place I'm putting you. If you were any better, you'd be demi- god.
Way to go, Youngster!
i love how in every comment section of this entire series there seems to be a competition in praising Waldemar
Thank you for the education. You make me think, which is not easy at times. More education Please.
The "Dark Ages" were the pinnacle of western civilization. The "Renaissance" was not a "rebirth", but the continuation and final period of the Middle Ages.
The rotas stone posted outside reminded me of the the Jewish mezuzah: In mainstream Rabbinic Judaism, a mezuzah is affixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes to fulfill the mitzvah (Biblical commandment) to "write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house" (Deuteronomy 6:9). (Wikipedia) That there were no Christian images in early Christianity makes sense given the 1st Commandment against such. I wonder why he didn't mention these things at the beginning. But ... it's interesting.
Yes, he seems to have completely ignored the fact that so many of the early Christians were of Jewish heritage and that the absence of early depictions of Jesus were not driven by promotional cautions but by Jewish tradition and Mosaic law. The emergence of images of Christ on the cross had nothing to do with a change in theology regarding suffering, because the teaching regarding the suffering servant Messiah go back 800 years before Christ to Isaiah chapter 53. This was His mission, not an afterthought. Jesus, Himself told His disciples that He would suffer and be killed. Funny how modern critics ignore that detail when they come up with their theories. Was that just bad research or did his explanation sound more dramatic for a video online?
This is so outstanding! So original, so informative! Thanks to Waldemar, who is sheer brilliance!
There is NO ONE in my life like Jesus. My love for Him is so intense and so calming, that painting out my feelings about Him just feels right. I know people who say any images of Jesus/God are graven images and we shouldn't worship graven images. I agree that we should not worship these created images. My creations are simply visual love songs/homages to my MOST BELOVED. When Jesus said that if His devotees did not sing out their love for Him (Luke 19:40), the stones might cry out, I totally get this. My canvases are simply stones to spill out my feelings upon. They are not graven images to be worshiped.
With Janus I always find out something new that breaks the myths we are all forced to believe.
God gave us Jesus Christ but he gave us scientific knowledge as well. Exploring religions now from a scientific point of view we have to realize, they are all a compilation of warnings, of how we need to learn to build up a symbiotic relationship with the Holy Creation, it's not casual that human beings have this strong sense for beauty, we must get involved saving beauty before we lose everything, watching together such awesome productions might help a lot, l am the biggest supporter of yours guys
Recommended this to my friend in Split, Croatia, where they were celebrating the Feast of St. Dujm or St. Domnius who cathedral there was built in 300 or 400 AD on the very burial site of the emperor who martyred Domnius. This great video is on point for them.
This is one of my favorite Waldemar docs!
Teenagers today: "Edgy! A SKULL ring! No one's ever worn one of these before!"
Waldemar: "Hold my ancient-jewelry box."
As an agnostic, I loved your chronography of Christian art and its evolution from youth to grave.
Same here, it actually confirmed my non belief in a deity.
learned so much more than just art, thank you the Perspective team!
I can remember my grandfather telling me they were called the Dark Ages, not because things were gloomy or the light was dim, but because not much was known about those times, since the obessive record-keeping of Rome was over, and Europe was not yet widely literate.
And because the Allahuakbar pirates kept European ships from getting to the towns that sold paper.
Actually, Hegel needed them to be dark, so that after it could enter the age of light, Enlightenment. In many a story, they still go with that perspective.
Interesting!
They have also been called The Age of Faith.
@@kiwitrainguy excellent
A wonderful documentary, but I do wish it hadn't neglected the split between the Eastern and Western Churches, particularly in relation to the affect that had on the understanding of religious art. But, of course, that alone is a significant project by itself, and there were time constraints. When he touched on Gibbon I thought he might go there, but it is true that Gibbon himself only touched on a bit, though he did take it further than the documentary did.
Brilliant, insightful and worth every second. Rarely do I say that
I love these documentaries!! Put things in perspective and helps understand the modern world!
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Early Christians were aware that crucifixion was shameful.
art and architecture explained together, thank you!!
Wish I was in touch with my archetecture friends from college
This man is the detective of artists….
so illuminating, this analysis of early christian art. Brilliant. And like all these videos, so well presented and accessible.
How was it determined that the early Jesus had blond hair? And, thank you so much for this series; I'm enjoying it so much.
A lot of ancient statues were painted, so maybe they detected some paint on some of his sculptures that were blonde colored.
Because blond was very rare, not unknown but rare, in this area!
@@catofthecastle1681 Apart from Europeans who converted to Judaism, then a centuries later moved to lsraeI, blonds were probably more common in Jesus' day than today, due to the number of European slaves.
The Greeks conquered that area hundreds of years before bringing many Europeans to that land. Plus tons of trade through ships had societies interconnected
I love the way you explain and talk to us. So clear and so plain. Thanks . I love your videos.
No-one but Waldemar could bring those early days alive for us.
It was a Interesting small step back in time seeing the Roman image of Jesus and then the catholic image. It's also interesting that he was Jewish and my Jewish friends deny he even existed.
Love your videos 💞.
You share so much history. And artwork! Thank you so much!
Waldamer is the best...
I absolutely adore your videos and so also this one - I have always been attracted to the very eatly art and this one is just a wonder of opening into the early imagining, mysteries and symbols 🎶🖤🎵
You never disappoint Januszczak :) Very interesting documentary but I must say, I love the soundtracks! Where can I find them? Can any one point me in the right direction? Much appreciated!
Waldemar has become my favourite art history teacher!
Origin of wordle revealed? Thought I had seen all of Waldermar's videos but somehow had missed this one. Always so educational in a delightful way. Love them all.
Love all the episodes, but this one - one of the favorite.
Love this channel, not sure if it’s just me but there’s an add every 2 minutes!!
Take the marker to the end of the video and then hit replay 👍
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Wonderful to have access to this just brilliant thank you
YOU ARE THE BEST THING ON U TUBE
thankyou for this wonderful knowledge, i'll share this in my art group
Have enjoyed this over and over again. Thank you for making this wonderful video.
Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much!
Waldemar is just a total expert educator and entertainer
Love this! Watching from Wyoming-Thank You!🙋🏼♀️
Groetjes van Antwerpen Melanie O'Hara.
There's another one in these comments from Wyoming as well.
Monreale is wonderful - but if you visit don't miss the cloisters. The top of every column is a masterpiece.
You've hit on all of topics in the modern zeitgeist. A documentary that has brilliantly dated itself and is surely of it's time.
Wonderful teacher!
The World would be very boring without Mr. Januszczak!...
Great Work & Congrats - Enjoyed every minute of it... 💡💡💡
Thank you for posting this video. Stay safe and healthy
God bless you.
This is fascinating. Id never heard of the Rotas squares before
"Art never lies". Quite a bold claim; but is it true?
No, it isn't. As much as I like Waldemar, this made me roll my eyes to hard it hurt. Clearly bullshit.
art, like life, depicts an endless array of subject matter. However, one could argue that there is honest art from below (aka the common working person) and art from above (aka the wealthy and powerful). Honest art from below tells the truth about life. Art from above is PROPAGANDA...period. It tells you what the rich and powerful want you to know!!!
In this context, it is. Context is important.
What a wonderful Teacher you are I mean that...Thanks..
so many outstanding, interesting docs; this one has particularly frequent ads
I didn't know Tenet came from this .. mind blown.
Waldemar 🥰
@ 34:57 Constantine is sporting a corn pad on his little toe....yet another example of Roman ingenuity.
This prairie really blew my mind omg
☺ fascinating subject and presenter
This doco is so good!
Great documentary, but the title ... you might as well say "money as an artistic force:. If Walt Disney had ruled the renaissance, Michelangelo would have painted Disneyland.
This is some low-key Medieval Historical Theology.
Too many ads. I love this presenter, WaldemarJ. I can’t deal with so many ads interrupting his presentation. I can not afford paid UA-cam. Social security does not give us old folks enough
Download Adblock , it's free , I never have any ads on You Tube.
Buenas noches, lo tienen en el idioma español ???
Agradezco su atención
The rotas square could even be a meditation upon Serapis. He too was a myth but was also known as Christos. Great vid tho as usual. Wonderful stuff.
Since Rotas squares were found in Pompeii in some buildings that were likely built in the BCE period, it is unlikely a Christian symbol at least in the beginning, perhaps adopted as it's found later in various places as late as the 14th century often used in folk magic with a loose relationship to Christianity.
It is thought that Sator could indicate Saturn. But yes Serapis worship too.
Funny you should say that when they actually showed a statue of Serapis Christus in the video. He never points it out but he does zoom in on it.
I went there. Priscilla Catacombs. I did. Just boasting. Great series Channel 4. Thanks.
You might make a Believer out ot me. A Believer in you, Walemir. Where did these programs first run? BBC? Channel 4? I am in the US of A. So not real familiar with the Brit system. But I am familiar with The Guardian. Wikipedia says you resided there once.
Great work. So pleased I found your work. Love how you have people waling by the paintings to keep it Real.
Everything worth watching is on UA-cam.
It is Waldemar.
Phenomenal doc
Thank you.
There are others that proclaimed to show this art but yours is the best. In fact, one program does it have the first picture the the same as most others?.
Thanks!
SO, he was a pretty boy waving his wand around. Great critique of early Christianity, wonder if the
Nicaean council changed the art. After the discovery of anatomy, some art depicted Jesuses with
bulging muscles! Totally ripped, and so were the Angels!
Waldemar is a fantastic person
The oldest known portrait of Jesus is in Syria and dates to about 235.
Bravo!
The Shroud has ad a lot of new evidence since this was made.
sources and verification please???
It breaks my heart when a being portray as The All Creator who He creates things that can't be portrayed by any being.
- The All Creator
- Things that can't be portrayed by being (ex: heaven)
- Being
Is UA-cam interrupting this every minute or two with commercials for everyone, or is it only happening to me? There seems to be far more commercials on UA-cam than on regular television. So sad!
Friend, use an ad blocker, or download the Vanced youtube app.
@@moussaibrahim7041 Friend, thank you. From what I'm seeing via Google search, the ad blockers seem to cost money and the Vanced UA-cam app seems to be for android phones. I'm not a technical person and I only have an old laptop computer. Is there any ad blocker that is free?
@@timward3116 yes, many good ones are free. What browser on your laptop do you use? And what smartphone, if any, do you have?
Hey, if you don't want the Gibbon Volumes @ 51:05, can I have them?
My main question for someone with an elongated skull. "How often do you feel headaches?"
I love this guy!!
Excellent, love this guy and this content! ,Although I may not agree with all the interpretation ,re= Eastern And Western-
do something about amount/disruptive placement of advertisements!
Drinking game idea: Take a shot everytime Januszczak explains something on the floor
Take a shot every time a fuckin ad pops up
I’ll play 😀
[the floor version, not the ad version. If we played the ad version, we’d die] 🐿
@Kat Harper ha ha awesome
@Kat Harper definitely a win win 🐿
Really enjoy this channel. I'm a fellow brit, familiar with this style of jounalese. I love love love the content, but find the style and manner frankly hilarious, I mean this in a fond way. The music, the tone of voice, so male, intellectual, slightly aggressive and ballsy sounding. 🙂Do we need to be so dramatic? This information would have me captivated without the drama. Personally I take things in better and enjoy content more when it's presented with tranquility ❤️
Girl you miss the whole point. He presents it that way for a reason. He's against the pretense in the art world. He's against the bougie take over of art, leisure, thought, interpretation of art, literature etc. He presents this way as a type of middle finger to the establishment. He's the rock n roll (sort of speak) of the art world. The whole point is to bring youth and passion back into the artworld. Although he himself is conservative in thought he presents to the youthful more liberal thought process. He isn't here to placate and pacify the emotionally and mentally dysfunctional. Come to think of it, no one of substance is. His whole point is to break past all that bs and bring intellect, passion, emotion, allegory and imagination back to the common man.
If you wan "tranquillity", go to the Hallmark channel.
Do your own then!
Americans love this we have been in the dark so long we find it refreshing.
Roger Scruton has a lock on this topic, oh, damn
Amen❤️❤️🙏🙏
Trouble is the Empire was already split in two. And at a certain point during Constantine's reign, it had three emperors, Constantine being one of them, in the West. His idea was not to further devide, but rather to reunite the empire under his rule - one emperor, one faith, one church. He did that by killing off the others (one was his brother-in-law) and creating a new centre of power bearing his name and stamp - Constantinople.
Oh the thumbnail @22:05 brought me to this video
the problem with the theory about the first depictions of jesus is they depict him as a roman, not as a jew. therefore looking at those images as more accurate is itself inaccurate. jesus has rarely ever been depicted as a semite from palestine in the first century ad. also i find it strange that historians seem to play down the persecutions, when every single important early christian that we know of was killed including jesus. yeah, the romans obviously killed christians.
I think Waldemer knows better, if he was being truthful about having been educated in a Catholic school. The faithful don't worship the scull of Agnes. Agnes is venerated not worshipped..
and people dont say xmas ...because of a greek letter they say xmas because they don't want to say CHRISTmas. that is just the story they came up to cover themselves but just google "offensive Xmas cards" and see the vileness that comes up...
@@merryarttoonesakamarysusan559😂😂😂
Different views.
You just skipped the entire byzantine period of artistic production. Spherical coverage of the history of art. Just ignoring a huge chapter of that history. So illuminating that you are!!
Januszczak has taken random art pieces and created a fantastically wild interpretation. I'm not completely convinced.
It is a narrative. What is yours?
I love this explanation of the evolution of the figure of Jesus, who must be the most widely depicted figure in the history of Western art. It really strikes me how much of what is supposed to be Christian tradition is actually borrowed from Paganism.
There is easily just as much or an even greater amount of tradition borrowed from paganism as there is from Judaism, at least in art and iconography. It makes sense. Outside of Israel, the world as it was known at the time was overwhelminly pagan.
People respond to what makes sense to them. People understood paganism. And I am sure that a Paganized Gospel was a more enticing gospel to the Gentiles in the Mediterranean world. Also we see a Jesus as teacher and miracle worker in early Christian art and not as much the living sacrifice Paul made him out to be. It makes me wonder whether Paul's letters were known to these early artists. The Council of Nicea was only a few decades prior. Not sure if we know exactly what people in the 5th century thought about the Gospels or if they even knew the 4 gospels currently in the canon.
There are clues about earlier documents now lost (such as Quella) upon which the gospels were based. These may have been better known at the time. I am just wondering aloud. I am no expert. But I love studying the evolution of early Christendom across the Mediterranean. We can see how it still shapes western culture even to this day, and how so many of the assumptions about Jesus that we were taught as children may now be challenged by relatively recent archeological discoveries. This is all thought provoking. Thank You for this wonderful series! 👍🏻👍🏻☮️
Wonderful insights but the advertisements drive me crazy
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3:50 Nolan says hi
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The Rotas Square translation is incorrect.
The actual translation of it is "The farmer Arepo has works wheels". Arepo has been generally agreed to a be proper name though the nature of the name is unknown.
The point is that it is an anagram of "pater noster", the literal translation of the words in the square is irrelevant !
How do I get rid of the ads?
What a beautiful ring he has on.