Claude Monet: Genius of the Gardens

More than just water lillies.
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[@alexandermonday4196]

That was a very nice critique of Monet’s work. I’m very fond of Impressionism, and it was fascinating to hear how Monet’s paintings changed, as his sight was hindered by cataracts. Impressionism is like freezing an image in one’s memory, and placing it on canvas. Everything, is a little fuzzy, but the colors and feelings remain.

[@michaelraphael2160]

Nice touch adding Debussy music as he was known as the impressionist of composers.

[@polaroidandroidjeff6383]

Could elaborate on this, I'm not particularly familiar with classical music so what makes him the impressionist of composers?

[@michaelraphael2160]

@@polaroidandroidjeff6383 I could try. Basically, his music was less rigid and more fluid. You're best bet is to read the "style" section of the Claude Debussy Wikipedia page. He rejected the term however. You should listen to his piece called "Claire de Lune" if you're interested.

[@seanleith5312]

I do appreciate impressionist paintings, but I don't like impressionist music, especially Debussy. I can't tell why.

[@absolutelyknot2481]

@@seanleith5312 People have different opinions. So it is okay you are not a fan of impressionistic music.

[@Feaverous]

Dabussy

[@ianmorris7485]

One of the few painters who you could literally spend hours looking at one painting and marvel at its composition and beauty. Arguably the greatest artist, certainly of the Impressionists.

[@thegingergyrl455]

My Mother, a painter/artist herself, loved him. My childhood was spent with large art books with works of the masters sprawled on the floor beneath the canvas work in progress of my Mother. Turpentine scented memories will follow me today. Thanks, Simon.

[@julieortega4461]

This is the best comment I've read 😊 Thank you for sharing this memory with us 🤗❤

[@dominickmcgee7907]

Is there anyway I can view her art and was her style influenced by Monet and impressionist

[@rburgener2]

Even on a good, large screen, the paintings look flat compared to the real thing. The depth and detail in some of Monet's work is breathtaking. If you can stand back from his water lilies, the water starts to move, you can feel a light breeze, it comes to life ... truly amazing. Try to see his work in an uncrowded gallery and take the time to stare into each piece, it is well worth the time.

[@maddieh7806]

Thank you for shedding light on the women in Monet's life who made his prolific work possible! So often their labor is forgotten and overlooked. It reminds me of your Van Gogh video, how his sister-in-law Johanna Bonger preserved and showed his paintings to the world after his death.

[@Mitchellfw]

"I would not image Mr. Monet blushing." "He painted landscapes."

[@oracleofdelphi4533]

My best description of Monet's work: Imagine a landscape blushing.

[@aaropajari7058]

Well, the saying goes that Monet makes the world goes round.

[@jamellfoster6029]

LMBO...

[@terryarmbruster7986]

Whorls lol

[@marygorby3878]

Clever

[@aceundead4750]

Im simultaneously upset by and in awe of your punmenship

[@darthXreven]

also we need mos sax & violins in our lives.....

[@isaach1447]

You know you’re baroque when you’re out of Monet

[@ladyalibat6564]

😂🤣😂

[@Cneq]

good one

[@ignitionfrn2223]

2:40 - Chapter 1 - Oscar & his parents 4:15 - Chapter 2 - Fear & loathing in north algiers 6:40 - Chapter 3 - Camille, Queen of the canvas 8:45 - Chapter 4 - The many wives of Claude Monet 10:20 - Chapter 5 - Genius at work 12:15 - Chapter 6 - Tools of the trade 13:00 - Chapter 7 - The eye of the bainholder 15:25 - Chapter 8 - Giverny days, Giverny nights 18:10 - Chapter 9 - Wings of a blue angel

[@urpalval88]

The comments seem to suggest more artist please , and I concur . Also the pleasant music in the background (Chef's kiss)

[@alexisboyer6491]

Mr.Monet is definitely my favorite artist . so happy about this video.

[@deemariedubois4916]

I always love Monet. I saw a Monet art exhibition while in San Francisco. Monet’s work, the early years, took my breath away. I could have spent the night there laying on the floor in front ‘Regatta at Argenteuil’ just looking at it all night. I would have dreamily laid in one of the sail boats feeling the gentle motion of the water, hearing the birds in the trees close on shore, while admiring the soft clouds scattered across the blue sky. I would have been in the painting, content, not needing to move off the floor in spite of stiffness setting in. Of course being in Monet’s boat I wouldn’t have even felt it.

[@catherinespencer-mills1928]

I am drawn to van Gogh's "Wheatfield with Crows." I have no one favorite of Monet's paintings. Each one is a magical place where it only takes a step and you have entered the frame.

[@bellathemusicaddict]

I love Monet’s paintings and really enjoyed learning more about his life!

[@Dholmes1022]

Last December, the Denver Art Museum hosted a massive exhibition on the nature works of Monet, I loved it and gained more of an interest in the impressionist art movement, including music.

[@olijordan1224]

Simon should be an art critic. His descriptions are a breath of fresh air.

[@WiLl_DuH_kId]

The fact this is free blows my mind thank you! Really feel like I know these artist now

[@richardhoff1626]

Impressionism is so powerful, that it makes you appreciate it's style, but other art styles also. You can appreciate more what the art is and what the artist is conveying.

[@dalton-at-work]

one of my favoritw artists ever, like most timeless art it was way ahead of its time

[@cynthiasimpson931]

I have two Monet prints in my living room. One is a painting of his garden, and the other is a vase of sunflowers (no, not by Van Gogh; Monet also painted sunflowers.)

[@aceundead4750]

Shnflowers used to be an extremely common flower to paint, it helps a lot that most sunflowers are giants compared to other flowers

[@MargieM10]

It's funny because as beautiful as they are, they really are quite simple. Maybe that's what makes them so amazing?

[@joshsalwen]

Picasso’s ink drawings are amazing. So few strokes and so much detail. I was in awe. Often the simple is harder and takes longer. I love the quote about writing, “it would have been shorter if I had more time.”

[@jamesboone3678]

Omg I literally asked for this video like 2 weeks ago! I really wanted to know more about him thank you!

[@braylendallas4892]

you all prolly dont care at all but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.

[@368yorkielife3]

First of impression is best of all time. Love his work since I found out in highschool.

[@bellarkcox1243]

I never really appreciated his work before but seeing them on screen just made me gasp. They are gorgeous.

[@amybethlikesmusic]

Fr, go check out the gallery's holding his works. Utterly breathtaking.

[@SkagulTV]

I dont really have much knowledge nor interest in art (mostly because I dont get it), however this was an amazing display of what I can imagine being one of the bigger names in the profession. Big kudos to the writers/researchers and obviously Simon for the presentation, you got me wanting to to learn more about artists and the art itself.

[@Mike10131994]

Dropped what I was doing as soon as I saw you did Monet. I absolutely love impressionism, thank you

[@cymbolichuman433]

There's many living artists who will never see the light of recognition. Also composers, architects, and other creative endevours. We're all here. So Monet was able to live as he chose amid all the controversy of the art world.

[@KingBling6869]

You should do a video on Bobby Fischer, so much to talk about and a very interesting man.

[@DRFelGood]

“Monet” bright inspiring emotion 💜

[@Smart-Sports]

It's sad people didn't appreciate how great he was until after his death.

[@MistaFadora]

thats being a writer 101

[@elphiegleason3899]

Like Van Gogh

[@andyquinn3996]

Well, there is a saying, a person is worthed more dead than alive

[@samtepal3892]

@@elphiegleason3899 Or Franz Kafka. Or F Scott Fitzgerald. Or Joan Of Arc. Or Emily Dickinson. HECK, Franz Kafka died thinking that he was a Dissapointment to his father, who wanted him to have a job that was respected in "society".

[@forcedtohaveahandle]

@@MistaFadora *painter

[@jessest.claire9572]

Thank you for acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice the women around him made, you almost never hear about things like that.

[@simonoxley2019]

fast speaking about peoples lives works sometimes - thoughtful heartfelt analysis is key in this inastance

[@dianheffernan3436]

Well as gardens..thank you for the tea and veggies and spices.

[@larrymorgan63]

The Impressionists and post impressionists always livened up an art history class when I was at school. Not just by their paintings but by their biographies as well. Looking forward to seeing something on crazy Paul Gaughin on this channel. As well as mad Vincent Van Gough ór randy Toulouse Lautrec.

[@SamritpalSingh]

My favourite artist. I always get lost in his paintings. The garden paintings are a different universe entirely.

[@ryanrizzo4869]

I loved the video! Nice to put a life to the beautiful art. :) As usual, I'm here to request a Biographic on Ip Man, the martial arts mentor to the late, great Bruce Lee. I think such an incredible man deserves the Biographic touch! Thank you in advance! -A Loyal Subscriber

[@M.M0709]

Could you guys do more episodes on African figures such as Thomas Sankara please?

[@AnabolicSaagAloo]

Simon hates commies lol

[@jeffashley5512]

Renoir and Monet are my favorite impressionist artists. Vermeer might be my favorite overall with Bob Ross thrown for good measure. 🎨

[@dorrisgonnawreckyou7111]

The pirate ARRRR's are spot on, please keep them coming

[@brentvenneman6710]

More of those artists, my daughter loves art and needs to find a person to maybe follow.

[@bretthess6376]

Please allow me to suggest a course of general drawing and perspective, with an emphasis on Monet and Van Gogh for techniques in painting. Good luck.

[@2Btoobee]

It is very nice to know some parents support their child's interest in art.

[@brentvenneman6710]

@@2Btoobee thank you. She is very talented. However, she needs to concentrate on school. Also, she a social butterfly.

[@brainsareus]

Monet was a breath of fresh air, a sort of Hippie genius of his time.

[@brainsareus]

@@brentvenneman6710 Best to you and your child.

[@arnaldoteodorani277]

When it comes to Bios of artists, author Malt Schlitzmann always delivers! Fascinating lesson on how simple technology advances (portable easel) can fuel a new movement. And great find about police surveillance on Monet!

[@amaccama3267]

Impressionism, the punk rock of painting. 🤘

[@Shantosh9550]

Some Biographics ideas for the next one: 1. Subhas Chandra Bose, Indian Revolutionary 2. Issei Segawa, Japanese Cannibal 3. Alberto Fujimori, President of Peru 4. Zia ul Haq, President of Pakistan 5. Pele, Brazilian Footballer 6. Arlen Siu, Nicaraguan Matyr 7. Nina Simone, American Soul Singer.

[@kevinladley2824]

I feel like Matt Urban is always overlooked and forgotten, a story on him would be amazing

[@s.l.wymansrockinwriting6633]

One of my fave painters. Thank you!

[@vikke5700]

yes

[@iveyao120]

your narration gets funnier as time goes by. loving it.

[@josephblumenberg6574]

I remember back in the 4th grade we had a presentation at school where a guy came in and talked to the class dressed as Monet.

[@jesusistheonlygodamen3406]

That could have actually been time-travelling Monet and you'll never know...

[@bretthess6376]

A print of Monet's Water Lillys has hung in my house for some twenty years. I find it very soothing.

[@johnstevenson9956]

"Count de Money!" "That's Monet!"

[@bretthess6376]

"Wait for the shake!"

[@ladyalibat6564]

I 'm so glad you decided to make a video about Monet I just finished reading a historical novel about him, he led a very interesting life.

[@eduardogutierrez4698]

The background music for this video is awesome.

[@swilson5320]

Claude Debussy

[@MsJubjubbird]

Impressionism is also a style of music. Debussy and Ravel ect did a lot of it.

[@wildatlanticwitch5942]

Could you consider doing one on Gwen John? Brilliant artist when female artists weren't common especially not during her lifetime. She dedicated the majority of her life to it, did my thesis on her and she's an incredible woman.

[@RiverDocs]

I have been a follower of your channel for quite a while now and this video is by far my favorite yet! Thank you for this and all your videos.

[@dwightschrute8864]

I absolutely loved the music used in this video, thanks Simon!

[@thoughtsofimpact2488]

You know who id like to see a biographic on? Simon Whistler.

[@EvilPOKES]

I'm sorry @Biographics I have to pause the video at only 2:45. Debussy is filling my brain and I must listen to Arabesque right fast. I'll brb!

[@camilohiche4475]

"Monet is money." 😂😂

[@seanbrazell6147]

A Disturbed reference in a video about Monet is so very 2020. More surrealism than impressionism though! 😉

[@Nick-lv6ii]

I used to think abstract art was dumb, but now I appreciate it. Claude isn't an abstract artist, but the idea he applies to the use of colour, is the same abstract artists use for painting.

[@sayuncleordie]

One of my favorites. Next to Bob Ross. Ross is always #1.

[@EmilyJelassi]

Monet and Renoir are my favorite painters

[@evankimori]

Well we know Simon loves art! Such passion in your sentences when you speak!

[@JasonMeagher94]

This channel is so underrated

[@elphiegleason3899]

My very favorite artist

[@kennyslg8914]

He was a great PAINTER. I like how he used PAINT to make PAINTINGS.

[@ChristineCAlb1]

Yeah, artists are different people. Great video.

[@AceJoker72]

Simon we'd love to see an episode about the mad mullah and his fight against british rule. You guys rock and your channels are awesome!

[@muhammadabdi8385]

His name is sayid Mohamed abdulle Hassan not mad mullah

[@elbratzo]

great stuff. best of yours ive seen yet

[@lgeubs]

I'm glad the narrator said Monet's work is gorgeous. That one basic fact should not be left out. Monet is one of my personal faves. P.S. His name doesn't suit him. "Oscar"?

[@frenchfan3368]

Why we talk about Claude Monet is still a mystery to me. I never could figure out what was so great about his work and still feel that way after watching this video.

[@shelleynobleart]

Nice. Great analysis of what was revolutionary about Monet's art at its time.

[@savethedandelions]

were i hyper rich, i'd make it a point to have a late period monet on the wall of my weed vaping chamber.

[@Lucas-sk5iy]

Yeah sounds really healthy for the painting

[@garry_b]

Excellent video from my favourite KZbin channel. The Van Gogh one was excellent too. How about doing videos on M C Escher and Edward Hopper?

[@pokemongo-up3rq]

Am I the only one that thinks culturally significant artworks shouldn't be held in private collections? Especially one outside the artist's country of origin.

[@rossinaravecca5773]

I adore the way you speak :)

[@ScottSmith-ln7he]

Robert Ripley would be a great person for this channel if you haven't done one on him yet!

[@VeiledSeer]

I swear, Simon looks like hes about to cry all throughout this.

[@tedstrong3990]

Love your videos Simon! It’s hard keeping up with all the awesome content you put out.

[@robinhumphrey2692]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@candiceyoung8244]

Imho ,Monet,and Van Gogh ,,are the 2 greatest artist ever. My personal favorites ❤🎨🖼

[@almogvarshavski9226]

Ah, my favorite painter :)

[@jmalko9152]

Awesome video

[@TaufiqueJoarder]

A large number of Monet paintings are available in Baltimore, in an art museum.

[@Caterfree10]

I'm sorry, but I got to the "hand painted recreation" and all I could think was this dating sim series I read and one of the plots of one of the routes was the MC forging Monet's water lilies for the group she's a part of to be able to heist the real thing. My reading time is totally well spent. BD

[@TheEvilCommenter]

Good video 👍

[@JB-pd4ni]

Please do a video on Mary Cassatt, thanks.

[@markaboyce]

Monet really pumps my nads...The Breakfast Club

[@911nmg]

I took the elective of history of art between the ages of 13 and 17, I even did a university acess exam on the subject, my disertation for that exam "Monet and Van Gogh, the development of a unique style" I aced it since they were my favourite painters

[@amybethlikesmusic]

Please, please please do more art history videos. That was utterly riveting.

[@itarry4]

Do Laerdal Tunnel, Norway and the Faroe Islands: Inside the undersea tunnel network that looks stunning.

[@aceleone215]

..THIS CHANNEL IS THEE DEFINITION OF ``EDUTAiNMENT´´..!! ..&.. I 🖤LOOOVE🖤 IT..!!

[@sandybarnes887]

Don't forget his ten others.

[@roaming4806]

I miss the Monet exhibit at the MFA...

[@richardsparrow9545]

This is definitely my favorite episode

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Love his work thx for sharing

[@QuinnParsley]

Since this video is littered with awesome works by him, Claude Debussy would be another awesome person to cover as an example of Impressionism in music.

[@jimmarshall807]

"Wash your filthy hands!" Love it

[@waynemontpetit8181]

Billy Idol was a huge fan of Monet Monet.

[@cabanissmedia2751]

Weeping williows have very deep meaning . they're a very powerful tree . they're also beautiful 1 of my most favorite trees along with cherry blossom trees