Australian Gangs, Mythology and Explorers: Unlock the Mystery Behind Artist Sidney Nolan

[@heathersmith8549]

So happy to see this video on Sidney Nolan. I’ve been a huge fan of his Ned Kelly series but was unaware of the other historical series or literary jackets he did. I knew a bit about his unconventional personal life but only a fraction of the details. Thanks for this

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome. Cheers

[@mahadevidham5821]

I used to be a curator in Melbourne of his works. Lovely to see a video on him. Thank you. (By the way the Heidi is pronounced like the girls name).

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the pronunciation correction.

[@timdanyo898]

Australian modern art isn't talked about very much and I appreciate you shining a focusing light into it! I had never heard of Sidney Nolan. Peter Weir, an Australian filmmaker, is one of my favorite directors. He directed the Truman Show. One of the best films and on my top 10!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Nolan was quite a character and a great artist

[@evanescapades2513]

Living in Melbourne all my life and i am so happy you made this video, sir!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you liked it! Cheers

[@tessellatiaartilery8197]

Fascinating, such an education on this channel. I didn't know Nolan's work until seeing this. As always, thank you for another outstanding video. Your work is greatly appreciated.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@suzie4211]

This was wonderful.! Thank you for making a video on an Australian artist. Sidney Nolan was mentor to, and a huge influence on the Aussie artist Brett Whiteley. Sidney Nolan paved the way, and was the quintessential Australian pioneer.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@peng810929]

Thank you for making the video. I really enjoyed it and wish to see more of the series 😊

[@ArtHistorySchool]

There are more to come

[@robertdufour2456]

Wow! This is a fascinating introduction to an artist I dio not know. Thank you!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@writerman242]

Brilliant I've seen the Kelly paintings Odd but awe inspiring His outback pictures are extraordinary up close Thanks for this

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it Cheers

[@ejt321]

Really great to see his take on surrealism and abstract.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

He was an under-rated artist

[@lynnharper4422]

Another interesting and eye opening video. I had not heard of Sydney Nolan so this is a great introduction to his work.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! He was an interesting character. Cheers

[@CSchaeken]

Great video and I love your enthusiastic way of presenting 👍👍

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you so much 😁

[@kyleeagle8889]

Your series is sublime. Thank you for your efforts.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you like them!

[@charlessykes7161]

Just found you. Love the way you keep things moving and keep my attention. Could go on but you get the picture. I am hooked, Charles.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Awesome! Thank you! Cheers

[@ewabogusawska1991]

I enjoyed the video very much. Never heard of Nolan, so I'm delighted I have learnt smth new Thank you Paul:)

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@sylvain_st_pierre_2019]

this was quite interesting. I don't know to much Australian artist so this was great to listen to. tk you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are welcome. Cheers

[@davevanfunk8917]

Fascinating. Thanks so much.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fromthepeanutgallery1084]

Thanks for introducing me to this artist.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thanks for listening

[@D9david]

Thanks!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks for your donation, much appreciated. Cheers

[@andrewfrost8866]

Fascinating!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho]

I always enjoy your educational videos. Very nice. Thank you....

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome

[@Purplelightningtiger]

This guy, I knew his work but not his history. Thank you so much for the background information on him 😀😁.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

My pleasure

[@glynstimpson]

Great video thanks very much very enjoyable

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@andrzejmaranda3699]

Art History School : VERY INTERESTING!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you

[@francesaggarwal22]

Thsnk you for the great video !

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome

[@giovannisiano574]

Enjoyed very much!!!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rachelkim6001]

Hello! I really enjoy watching your videos. Can you please do a video about Alphonse Mucha?

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you like my videos. I'll add him to my list. Cheers

[@michaelmcdonnell5998]

Excellent, thank you.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@HelenaEngstrom]

Interesting artist! Never heard of him before

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@thomashverring9484]

Thank you very much! I'm going to find me some books on Nolan :^)

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are welcome.

[@MakhdoomSadiqKhan]

this is very inspiring

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you

[@katatarot597]

Thank you! 🌹🌹

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@jackybi9906]

❤very interesting !😊

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@dgt0073]

Did you just teach me to draw people in scale!?!. If so, I’m now a groupie watching all your channels 🎉😂

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Wow, that's great. Cheers

[@susannecromwell3461]

Amazing memory

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@ateljemystik]

Thanks for this video I will check your patrion🌟

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Awesome, thank you!

[@carolinelaprise8227]

Hi I love watching you and I offer my sufferings for you and yours. I live in Wallaceburg Ontario, I’ve done search and cannot find an SSPX Chapel near me. When I’m able & with a ride I go to the wonderful TLM, in Windsor. I don’t put it passed this Pope to carry out his intent of stopping the TLM just before Easter. It’s a rumour but 😢 Do you know if the SSPX will be expanding to help those of us who will be homeless spiritually?

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I'm sorry, but I don't have a clue what you are talking about.

[@MakhdoomSadiqKhan]

this is great

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you

[@peterkiil6691]

Just thought I'd point out, that Heidi, as iin, the, 'Heidi' museum, is actually pronounced like the girl's name.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@johnaquillo3397]

In some future videos on Australian artists you might want to look at doing some of these very well known Aussie artists of the past (one is still alive, see No. 7). 1/ Arthur Boyd (1920 -1999) 2/ Clarice Beckett (1887-1935). Her life story and the shocking fate of many (100's of them) of her misty / moody paintings would in my opinion make a very interesting video. 3/ John Peter Russell (1958 - 1930). He knew and corresponded (via letters) with Vincent van Gogh and met others like Monet and Pissarro in France. Probably the only Australian artist who actually knew van Gogh, Monet, Pissarro and other French Impressionists. 4/ Albert Tucker (1905 - 1995) 5/ John Perceval (1923 - 2000) 6/ Brett Whiteley (1939 - 1992) 7/ John Olsen (1928 - ). He's still alive and I believe still painting. 8/ Margaret Olley (1923 - 2011) 9/ Ian Fairweather (1891 - 1974). British artist who came to Australia in the last 20 or so years of his life. Lived mostly as a recluse. 10/ Roger Kemp (1908 -1987). Often classed as a "transcendental abstraction" artist. Recently had a massive retrospective exhibition. 11/ Fred [Ronald] Williams (1927 - 1982). Basically completely revolutionised the whole look and feel of the Australian landscape. Radically different from the usual paintings of the time, especially those from the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionism! 12/ A virtual battalion of 19th century and early 20th century Australian Impressionists like Tom Roberts, Frederick McCubbin, Arthur Streeton, Charles Condor, Clara Southern and a great many others. Okay, I'll stop now. This list could go on and on and become well and truly OTT and in a big way! Great series, may it too go on virtually forever! 😀

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thanks for the list, but I have a long list of artists from other countries to complete first. Cheers

[@johnaquillo3397]

@@ArtHistorySchool Yep, that list just gets ever longer! And longer. You might need two life times to complete, if that's even possible.

[@nickdelloso8987]

"Heide" is not pronounced as "hide" but as Hi-dee" or as the girls name (see Heidi Klum as an example). I believe the place was named after the book "Heidi" by Joanna Spryri, but could be mistaken on this point. I'm sure others will correct me if I am! The city of Melbourne in Australia is pronounced as "Mel-burn" or even as "Mel-bin", but not as Mel-born". More "burn", less "born"! ;-)

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers, not been to Australia

[@nickdelloso8987]

@@ArtHistorySchool You should then. A few weeks in the southern summer, basking on a warm sandy beach with the gentle blue waters gently lapping at one's feet under a clear pale blue sky or in the cooling Blue Mountains or taking lunch in one of the small mountain villages or townships in the Dandenong Ranges (Olinda, Sherbrooke, Sassafras and others), the wineries in South Australia, Victoria or New South Wales or anywhere in Tasmania would do anybody a power of good both physically and to their soul. Also visiting art galleries like the NGV in Melbourne, TarraWarra (inside a working winery) and many others (= a thousand or more) would busy one for a very long while. Too long for a mere visit. Melbourne alone has over a hundred, Sydney probably more than that. The image of Australia as just Foster's beer (yuk) and characters like those in Crocodile Dundee is like saying the US is just guys in strutting about in 10 gallon hats saying "Howdy Partner" or Londoners exclaiming "Cor blimey. Guv'nor!" every time they take a breath! Anyway, I'm off to bed to catch forty winks, if not eighty, I've a busy day tomorrow. Cheerio , have a good one. ;-)

[@alexdaw7310]

I really like your presentation! Thank you for another high quality, informative video. I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but it seems to me that Nolan was trying to hide his poor drawing skills behind a facade of weirdness and "avant-garde". And the 20th century, with its relativism and constantly declining standards, allowed him to do this. Him and others like Pollock, Twombly, Basquiat and so on.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Don't apologise for having an opinion. I think it could possible all relate back to Picasso and his quote, 'It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.' What he meant was that children paint with a freedom, spontaneity and lack of inhibition that adults often lose. In essence what a lot of artists were trying to do was to create art that delivered an idea/message etc. that wasn't diluted with discussions of technical skill. Primarily, because so many people spend so much time admiring a piece of art work simply because of the technical skill displayed and fail to see the 'message.' Whether you see that as a valid proposition is of course a matter of opinion, which is what art discussions are all about.

[@alexdaw7310]

@@ArtHistorySchool Thank you for such a detailed and informative answer! I think I understand what you mean. Apparently, I am one of those who do not share this vision of art. I came to the conclusion that a talentedly and skillfully created form already contains the most important 'message' and that the possibility of observing and experiencing beauty is the point of art. So when some artists deprive me of this, I immediately have a lot of questions, a lot of doubts. It always seemed to me that Picasso was not only an outstanding artist, but also a showman. So I took that famous line of his as more of an attempt to impress the public than a serious artistic philosophy. Maybe I'm wrong here, I'm not sure.

[@darylsprake8617]

Please do a video about bret whitley

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I'll check him out

[@belginruzgar6130]

Çok teşekkürler ..

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@uctuongduy3993]

arr you the person who is behind the ielts listening record ????

[@ArtHistorySchool]

No

[@TejaswaniARTS7340]

Could u make a India artist Wikipedia and their history ✅ plz

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I'll give it some thought.

[@tdb7992]

I'm so glad to see a non-Australian speaking about our art. My favourite Australian artist is John Brack - his painting "Collins Street, 5pm" is my favourite. It sums up how grey and dreary post-war Australia had become with everyone leaving the city for the suburbs with the Protestant work ethic dictating behaviour. If you haven't done a video on him, I would highly suggest you do. Australia is often viewed as some cultural backwater with no interesting history. Australia has a fascinating history; often teetering on the verge of revolution with a strong history of social movements and progressive politics (the eight hour day was born here, we had characters like the Kelly Gang and Captain Moonlight who was an openly gay bush ranger, and Queensland was one of the first places to outlaw the death penalty in 1922). I guess being on the other side of the world to most people, we are often overlooked.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I may get around to more Australian artists but I am trying to 'do' artists from different parts of the world. I shall also continue to create videos of 'the big names' who are the ones that attract the most views and generate the advertising revenue that funds these videos.

[@lorigoshert6667]

The music is really distracting

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Sorry you didn't like it, it was there to evoke an aboriginal feel to the introduction.

[@heather7473]

Great video, but it’s pronounced Mel - bin 💗💗💗

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@X_Marks-u7r]

Wtf is that noise at the end ? 😵‍💫

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You're not into Aboriginal music?

[@carolb801]

If you do any further Australian art vids, please invest some time in finding out how Australian words are pronounced. It has put me off listening to the content.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Shame, you probably listen to little from non Australians as a consequence. We all have to accept, at times, foreigners pronouncing the places names, we are so familiar with, in an 'incorrect' fashion. It's not the end of the world.

[@suzyallen1726]

😃

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@frogtastic1000]

His paintings are pretty bad tbh.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That is a matter of opinion and yours is just as valid as any others

[@frogtastic1000]

@@ArtHistorySchool Good presentation though. 😂

[@гога-е3ю]

я боюсь работы этого художника.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

почему?

[@meditationmusic2499]

I think amrita shergil is best

[@ArtHistorySchool]

She was a great artist

[@starkr111]

Can’t say that I care much for his work. Artists who choose deliberately awkward and/or faux childlike styles in the work that they produce simply aren’t compelling. True Outsider artists, like Henry Darger for instance, are at least genuinely untrained while being at least as inventive. The Aboriginal artists of Australia actually deserve more study and acclaim than Nolan’s work merits. They were certainly more “Modern” by a mile and more abstract by a light year.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Interesting view. Not sure a lot of Australian's would agree with you. What do you think of artists such as Paul Klee (childlike?) or Egon Schiele (awkward)?

[@starkr111]

@@ArtHistorySchool Interesting comparison. Klee has never impressed me as being childlike. His work is much too fluidly integrated and aesthetically complex to suggest the animal nature of a child. Schiele’s work is, yes, full of figures drawn in contorted poses and with vine-like twisting lines and yet I’ve never considered them awkward in any way. And yet I do not have the same confidence in the aesthetic authenticity of Nolan’s work. I sense something like caricature about the stuff. The Ozzies apparently don’t and, since in the end they have the final say, how I feel about it hardly matters. Aren’t they the crazy fools who paid a pile of coin for Pollock’s Blue Poles? A fortune for a giant lace doily? Upside down thinking indeed. Ah well, the world is better off with more art rather than less, regardless of it’s actual or imagined attributes. I think we can agree on that much at least.

[@gardnep]

Unconventional, he was the man in the mask.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Certainly was. Cheers

[@wahidnazari3678]

Hi, why there is non video about Great SALVADOR DALI. THANK YOU. 🇦🇲✌️

[@ArtHistorySchool]

One day perhaps

[@arunrao9910]

Your all videos always so great and inspirational. Thanks a lot for these videos . Please do a video about Modigliani or Bhupen khakhar

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Modigliani is in fact next on the list.