When I first studied art history Otto Dix was hard to understand. I was repelled by his subject matter but fascinated by his incredible talent. The closer I looked - the closer I HAD to look. As I matured, my appreciation of Dix grew and grew. Thank you, Paul!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. His work is hard to appreciate because his art doesn't fit into the traditional ideas of beauty etc.
@richardraymond9108
Жыл бұрын
He had the Muse upon and with him
@janicestevenson6496
Жыл бұрын
"It was not his intention to shock but simply to tell the truth." Thank you for this video. Here is an excerpt from the writings of Marshall Vian Summers on truth. "The truth must be fully experienced. It is not merely an idea; it is not merely an image, though images and ideas may accompany it. It is an experience...something deeply felt. It may manifest in slightly different ways for those who are beginning to penetrate it, but nonetheless it will arise.. It is something you must feel. To have a feeling orientation, your mind must be still. Truth is something you will feel with your entire body, with your entire being.... It is in this direction that you will practice moving today as you feel the truth arising within yourself. This will join all aspects of you, giving you a uniform experience of yourself... If you have ever felt the truth betrayed you, then you have not recognized its value. Perhaps it disappointed your plans and goals...prevented you from seeking something that was desirable. But in all cases it has saved you from pain and misery." (MVS, Steps to Knowledge)
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks
@danbuchman7497
Жыл бұрын
Dix is not an artist who most people have ever heard of. Along with Bacon, he is one of my favorite artists. In 2018, a WWI exhibition was displayed in The Met in NYC. Ink. Drawings by Grosz & Dix were displayed, with many of the images brought from Australia. What I find admirable about Grosz and Dix are that they “do not look away”. Many of their works are grotesque or shocking. They force us to see ourselves as we really are. Among the grotesque, I think he is showing not necessarily reality (think photography), but how these people see themselves inside their minds. Thank you for shining a light on these artists and their work.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I think you are right, he seems to get past the surface and explores what he finds inside. But also he is not afraid to show how inhuman we can be to each other. We need artists like him.
@barrymoore4470
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this comprehensive overview of one of my favorite artists of the twentieth century. Along with that of Grosz, Dix's art epitomizes the turbulent, war-haunted era of the Weimar Republic, such a vibrant cultural moment despite (or perhaps because of) its concurrent political instability. Many of the late, post-Second World War works shown in the upload were completely new to me, and show how the artist's creativity remained vital to the end.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
He was a brilliant artist, who was not afraid to paint society as it was, warts and all. We need artists like this.
@lynnharper4422
Жыл бұрын
Marvellous! I haven't seen as much by Otto in such a concentrated form or seen such a total overview of the progress of his work. I really enjoyed this Paul. I was reading about the changes in his work after his first stroke which was interesting. What perseverance this man displayed throughout his life.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Yes he was a very under-rated artist.
@Mc674bo
Жыл бұрын
I love your enthusiasm , and your willingness to bring artists to our attention that we may not be familiar with . Best wishes and kind regards as always 😀👍👍👍
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Cheers
@elmegder.r5552
Жыл бұрын
Quite fascinating, indeed. One of my all time favourites! Thank you Mr Paul!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed my video. Cheers
@Eris123451
Жыл бұрын
Longer than usual, but not over long and an excellent synopsis of the life and work of an artist whom I'd never paid too much attention to before watching it. Thank you.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho
Жыл бұрын
What a life Dix had. Wonderful artist. Thank you again for another wonderful video. Totally enjoyed it.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
He certainly lived through very turbulent times, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers
@richardraymond9108
Жыл бұрын
Painter Otto Dix, sorry so late that this is first time ive had pleasure to observe/see your work. You painted your soul. The muse was with you! Thank You Sir!! Sincerely, Richard Raymond
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers
@miriambehrens4503
Жыл бұрын
What a great artist!!! Thank you for showing us his work!!!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!! Cheers
@robthetimekeeper2423
Жыл бұрын
These videos just get better and better. Thank You!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's good to know.
@robertdufour2456
Жыл бұрын
The context you provide has given you new eyes to see Mr Fox's work. Thank you for this outstanding presentation!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@amymalina5073
Жыл бұрын
Otto Dix is an incredible painter I never knew of until I saw a fabulous show at the Pompidou in Paris last June.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
He certainly was.
@winebattle2922
Жыл бұрын
Admit that I didn’t know much about him,but now,thanks to you ,I do!Fascinating man and video.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
@tarahutton9942
Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Love this bio on Otto Dix, I learned so much. Thank you!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
@RealSalica
Жыл бұрын
Really interesting , thank you for making this video.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
@salvadorblancocasalins6526
Жыл бұрын
I love the energy and passion you include in each wonderful video you make, greetings from Santa Marta, Colombia
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Cheers from England
@carllaney7897
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent presentation of the life of Otto Dix. It was very interesting!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it . Cheers
@thekeywitness
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I’d love to see videos on Egon Schiele and Max Ernst.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@rosannavitale9922
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very, very much. I look forward to all your interesting and engaging videos. Serenity and joy.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
And to you too. Cheers
@marquamfurniture
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stellar presentation! Thank you.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
@evanescapades2513
Жыл бұрын
Great to see a new video sir!!!! Happy 2023!!!!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@andrewfrost8866
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent history, so well presented and highly informative!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@teresagoncalves4077
Жыл бұрын
No conocía este artista , me parece estupendo , gracias por ayudarme a expandir mis conocimientos, todos sus videos son geniales
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias. Salud
@gwending330
Жыл бұрын
What a great artist, and thank you so much for sharing with us Keep up the good job 👍
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@lindabay1491
Жыл бұрын
His art looks more like illustration than fine art. He is not my fave, but deserves recognition for the period. The description of his art morphing into the morbid is a good description.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Interesting, I often think he was much influenced by Albrecht Durer.
@pippadog2997
Жыл бұрын
@@ArtHistorySchool I see Matthias Grünewald rather than Dürer, especially the triptych.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
@@pippadog2997Yes, I wouldn't disagree
@amymalina5073
Жыл бұрын
This was excellent. Quite a few paintings in this talk were in the exhibit at the Pompidou as well, about German objectivism
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
@CSchaeken
Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your videos. Loved this one, thank you very much. 👍👍
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated. Cheers
@matthiassawicki7604
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all of the mini lectures you’ve given giving us inside to all different types of human streams of creativity 💎
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, much appreciated.
@ignacioscheid8296
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video about a marvellous artist! Thank you
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks
@loriwakefield1
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU -WHAT A GREAT ARTIST HE WAS I am grateful that you showed his beautiful art
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
He certainly was.
@SuperOlds88
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@aysheaahmed348
Жыл бұрын
I learn so much from these videos Thankyou so much 💗
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Cheers
@jrsinsf
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Thanks for posting
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
@johnwheaton4636
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much , Professor I'm sure Otto's work influenced Paul Cadmus. Do you think so too ?
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Must admit I don't know of Paul Cadmus, but I have just looked him up and there is a strong connection there I think.
@georgeflutey838
Жыл бұрын
Great video Paul. What an amazing artist! That image of Hitler at 13.28 is interesting. cap in hand. I wonder what he was thinking? Looks overawed. I had no idea this artist was so great! Thankyou for an excellent video.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@janesmith8050
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video !
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@eirikraude854
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very interesting art lecture on Otto Dix! :)
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@Rlancup
Жыл бұрын
A true fascinating artist. Excellent video, thank you .
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!, Much appreciated. Cheers
@alisa.dylevy
Жыл бұрын
Hello. Can you talk about Alfred Kubin next? Nobody really talks about his art, although he had a lot to display.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
He tends to be more of an illustrator/printmaker, I concentrate on painters I'm afraid. Cheers
@MiiPaintings
Жыл бұрын
Yes. I enjoyed it. I loooooooooooove all your videos❤
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@kenboydart
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this and BTW someone should make a movie on this mans life .
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@haircole
Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Did the DIA buy any of his paintings?
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
DIA? Glad you liked the video. Cheers
@Someone-fi9oq
Жыл бұрын
You are making an amazing job... Good luck 🤞🏻
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@nyartist
Жыл бұрын
Paul - another great lesson on the great work of Dix. What Hitler did to his paintings reminds me of the direction that DeSantis is taking in Florida banning books, etc.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about Florida local politics, but banning books, shouting down opposing views, mixing religion/race with politics all lead to bigotry and division within society. Hitler took it to extremes and we ought to remember that.
@steveconn
Жыл бұрын
He and Max Beckmann seem somewhat similar in how PTSD affects their WW I Expressionism.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
True.
@WillN2Go1
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Cheers
@vino140
Жыл бұрын
Excellent vlog !
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@fashion4adollar
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Cheers
@johnburman966
Жыл бұрын
You say this video is now only available over to those over age 18. Would that have something to do with it discouraging 'the children' from belief in war. Blood thirsty war portrayal, or crime films glorifying murder are absolutely fine anywhere on you tube.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, KZitem has imposed the restrictions including banning advertising on the video., I think they believed the images and some of the content inappropriate for advertisers and students from14 and above. I don't think it had anything to do with a 'belief in war' which is not something we should glorify.
@caroldelaney4700
Жыл бұрын
A genius.a magnificent painter.alway loved him the expression is phenomenal in painting
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
He certainly was a great painter.
@LauraHenneforth
Жыл бұрын
Wow, wow, and WOW!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@katatarot597
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful, thank you 💜💜
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
@katatarot597
Жыл бұрын
@@ArtHistorySchool 🌹
@glynstimpson
Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks very much
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
@claireseyeviewonredbubble
Жыл бұрын
He was expressing the ugly truth and many people didn't want to see it. Even today war vets are not given proper respect after they return from war. Govs only care about those that can serve them. Old injured war vets are of no use in their eyes. Govs are supposed to serve the people but sadly it seems to be the other way around and somehow the people allow it.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
You speak a lot of truth there. Cheers
@bluestar.8938
Жыл бұрын
Thank you : )
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@thomassoliton1482
Жыл бұрын
Dix’ war paintings shold be studied in high-school to make sure young people truly understand what will happen if they allow their leaders to rein unchecked.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
That would be a good idea, unfortunately, it is still happening.
@carolelerman9686
Жыл бұрын
Some of his early work reminds me of the Potato Eaters.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Yes, he was a great fan of Van Gogh.
@caroldelaney4700
Жыл бұрын
His drawing alone is so powerful.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
It certainly is.
@lakshmanankomathmanalath
5 ай бұрын
Thank you🙏😍
@ArtHistorySchool
5 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@aiwcots
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@mpgfoo
Жыл бұрын
Well done.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@computer_in_a_cave2730
Жыл бұрын
3 mins in I'm really enjoying the content - but very distracted* by the yellow and red "Info blocks" + some pronunciations need sharpening etc. __________________________________________________________________________________ * Honestly distracting as hell (especially when blown up full screen) as one cannot take in the actual artwork and I'm a huge Dix fan. [Maybe 12 % alpha channel ? etc. ]. + the intended compositions (photos and paintings ) are completely wrecked ... Otherwise GOOD content. LOVE the physical location shots through time ... Maybe break it up into three videos by theme so things are not so distractingly "Overloaded" ~ just a friendly suggestion. Cheers
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@SuperOlds88
Жыл бұрын
I was wondering if you knew much about the Canadian painter Robert Bateman? I know you generally choose artists from earlier times but it would maybe also be interesting to do one of your great research videos on a living artist. Just an idea, have a nice day.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
I don't know a great deal about Robert Bateman. The reason I don't 'do' living artists is that sometimes copyright issues can be an issue.
@SuperOlds88
Жыл бұрын
@@ArtHistorySchool i understand, thank you for looking into him, I know you yourself would find his work very interesting. Have a nice day.
@sclogse1
Жыл бұрын
Otto is The Man. The things he's seen...
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Yes, he must have seen some horrific sights that, thankfully most of us will never see.
@user-of6ss2qg2x
6 ай бұрын
Самый интересны Й смелый спасибо
@ArtHistorySchool
6 ай бұрын
ваше здоровье
@darylcumming7119
Жыл бұрын
An artist of his time.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
He certainly was.
@marcusalves3646
Жыл бұрын
What a life!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@BasicBeachCommunity1
Жыл бұрын
The wars of the elite, leaving simple people forever transformed...like my grandparents.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Very true. Not just elites, sometimes it just takes a very ego -centric, arrogant despot and there are a few of those in power today and one who would desperately like to be.
@Linda-ot3pj
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. War destroys the human psyche. We are meant for LOVE ,beauty and peace
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Very true
@johnburman966
Жыл бұрын
Dix seemed to portray a hellish world just below the surface of apparently normal life as well as distorting and accentuating our vices...what we hide from others. There is no innocence, even the baby recognises he is in hell.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
I think you have to be very brave to work as he did.
@johnburman966
Жыл бұрын
@@ArtHistorySchool Yes totally relate to overload of reality.
@CB-jq7fe
Жыл бұрын
👍
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
cheers
@michelreynes4297
Жыл бұрын
Thank's a lot for such a relevant video built up . A la fois pour reveler l'extraordinaire force de suggestion de cet immense artiste . But as well to point out how , the awful sociology of Germany in between tow WW . Thank's to the traité de Versailles and it's so stupid and strong willing of revenge. And more the origin of the horrific tide of positive opinion for NSPD Nazist party . thank again so
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. I think you are right about the Treaty of Versailles. It was more about destroying the German nation than ending a war and creating a peace. When a country collapses as Germany did, it becomes a fertile breeding ground for the Hitler's of this world and their warped ideologies.
@Leo-Crespi
Жыл бұрын
Why am I asked age verification to watch your video?
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
KZitem has decided that the video should not be available to anyone under 18. I set the video as 'Not for Kids', as I do with all my videos, but apparently this is something 15,16,17 year olds shouldn't see!
@Leo-Crespi
Жыл бұрын
@@ArtHistorySchool well, I'm 50 and I will never give my ID or CCard to google. It's a pity, I really love your videos.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
@@Leo-Crespi Luckily, it only applies to this one video, you can watch the test without any restrictions.
@michelenichele294
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, big fan of your work, but couldn’t make past the eighth minute with Otto.😱
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
I understand, his work can be quite disturbing.
@gregderozier3846
Жыл бұрын
Sorry his work wasn’t ‘pretty enough’ for you.
@michelenichele294
Жыл бұрын
@@gregderozier3846 Had nothing to do with “pretty.” Keep your chauvinistic remarks to yourself. You don’t know me at all. I worked in a Milan art gallery selling Dada art on Via Napoleone, and studied sculpture with Marino Marini.
@marinvidovic763
Жыл бұрын
They Baned him from exhibiting - ... (* as it may Offend some Gallery visitors !!! ) ... and bring to the surface some unpleasant and inconvenient thoughts, ... feelings and ideas ... about Reality of life... and realities of the mental state of The observer ... and Society. (*It would be funny ... if it is not dangerously crazy. )
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
The ban was not quite so simple as offending visitors. His work did not fit into the Nazi philosophy of a superior Germany and the superiority of the Aryan race and of course Hitler's warped view of what art should be.
@NormanFinkelstein9863
Жыл бұрын
wHERE is our Otto Dix to critique the frivolous indulgence and neglect of our times? Imagine what he would do with Cashdarsians, Putin, Iphones, Tik tok, Xi Jinping, Trump, Bankers, Reality tv and best of all social media influencers...
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
That is a very interesting thought.
@NormanFinkelstein9863
Жыл бұрын
@@ArtHistorySchool Perhaps there's a series in that, in which an imagined Otto Dix performs the subjects' denouement.
@StephenS-2024
Жыл бұрын
Art from war.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Very much so.
@StephenS-2024
Жыл бұрын
@@ArtHistorySchool great vid! Thanks!
@molliecoles5182
Жыл бұрын
Not one of my favourites
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Quite a contrast to the likes of Monet.
@kevinhentze1909
Жыл бұрын
That's Anita Berber, 1925.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
You are right. Didn't spot the typo. Cheers
@dont-want-no-wrench
Жыл бұрын
his explanation for why he went to war reads as pure bullshit.
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
You must have insights that the rest of us are not privy to.
@zoranignjatovic9386
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
@thomasperri5316
Жыл бұрын
Terrific!
@ArtHistorySchool
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@JimOverbeckgenius
Жыл бұрын
His Art has a luminosity unlike any other 20th century painter; Der Krieg is worth a visit & I frequently drive thru' Germany looking for outstanding pieces.
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