How The Impressionists Escaped The Studio (Waldemar Januszczak Documentary)

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Waldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists by taking us outdoors to their most famous locations. Although Impressionist pictures often look sunny and relaxed, achieving this peaceful air was hard work. Trudging through fog, wind and rain, across treacherous coastal rocks and knee-deep snow, Waldemar shows how the famous spontaneity of the Impressionists is thoroughly misleading.
This episode visits the French riverside locations that Monet loved to paint, and where Renoir captured the bonhomie of modern life. Waldemar also introduces a number of technical and practical developments of the age which completely revolutionised Impressionist painting - the invention of portable easels; the use of hog's hair in paint brushes; as well as the introduction of the railway through France. And a scientific demonstration in a Swedish snowdrift explains just how right the Impressionists were to paint brightly coloured shadows in their winter scenes, despite being accused of 'hallucinating' at the time.
Finally, Januszczak explains Cezanne's part in the Impressionist story from his dark and challenging early work to his first rural landscapes in France, and then his departure from Paris and separation from the Impressionist gang.
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[@carolhama4156]

I love this series. Waldemar Januszczak knows his stuff and presents it with pizzazz and a sense of humour, and makes it memorable! Artists are presented in such a way that helps us understand and remember their significance as well as their most famous pieces! Thank you for sharing these presentations! I loved his series on Impressionists when it was presented on public TV here in Canada & USA. Keep up the great work and hope you continue. Love discussions on details in paintings....art instructors here just tell us about the design of the works, not about their compositions. I have always been intersted in art, but did not sudy art in college. Januzczak gives me a chance to catch up on the history and development of art with my contemporaries, as I have been painting and selling through galleries and enjoying that tremendously!

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@Ziad Suidan Just because I disagree with your point of view does not make me "not intelligent enough...". I disagree, I have my own point of view. If you are too stupid to respect that, that is YOUR problem. Not mine! I did not wish to dispute anything with anyone. I merely stated that I enjoy his presentations. Period. The rest is really none of YOUR damned business!

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@Ziad Suidan Yes.

[@kidchalleen4250]

Thank you for this! I swear I learn more from watching documentaries on artists than in actual tutorials!

[@truthseeker8766]

As a "plein-air" painter, I found this Perspective particularily entertaining. Laughing out loud at the opening/closing segments especially, as people have no idea the difficulty, the effort, the terrain, the bugs, the wind, etc. that painting on location is. Definitely not easy! Thank you Waldemar!

[@sunshinepatsoph4219]

He can act, reenact, entertain, and certainly dance, what a delightful piece of art to watch Waldemar, while talking about art.

[@RoopaDudleyPaintings]

Waldemar Januszczak, as an Art History enthusiast myself, I deeply appreciate the amount of work you and your team has put into these movies. It is an art in itself. I feel more knowledgeable than yesterday and your videos are truly making my brain grow and appreciate art in a whole new level. I would LOVE to see a video by you on the Propaganda Art (Postcards and Posters) and its influence on the culture. Maybe set up a P.O Box where your fans can send you one of a kind postcards - would that not be lovely?

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Zal van de week eens kijken 📬

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Video ?

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Fan’s ? Heb er een W 😍

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Thanks again Waldemar. I can't get enough of your stories. Thanks for reliving the moments, even if you have to wet your feet, (or dance with them ladies)

[@Dulundum]

Really great sound editing, playful throughout the series. Bravo!

[@adrianrosenlund-hudson8789]

I love this art. Waldemar's style of presenting makes a difference. Great documentary

[@kathys7283]

I only hope Mr. Januszczak is getting something for my views of these shows....because he is awesome!!!!! Thank you so much for uploading these fabulous programs!!!!

[@stephanebelizaire3627]

These documentary series are useful to help people understand Fine-Arts, the Artisans and Artists as well. Bravo !

[@VladaPechenaya]

Great series, thank you Waldemar! May I ask about the whimsical intro- a music video of some sort with best known impressionist works. Where is this music video from? Or is it made especially for these series? There's one part in that intro- of a lady standing at her dressing table. I was wondering which painting is it supposed to represent? Looks like Zinaida Serebryakova's Morning Self-Portrait? Or is it something else entirely...Thanks a lot.

[@eamonr7151]

i literally had to check if this was under Waldemar's playlist before watching it 😂😂....that dude knows his stuff RESPECT🔥🔥🤟

[@henrymach]

Waldemar is like the James Burke of art history

[@paulscottfilms]

Oh man, it was a fabulous line. This is a fantastic series. He is irreverent about Monet because Monet earned it.

[@jimbo91262]

These video's are incredibly informative and entertaining. Thank you!!

[@antagonicohoy]

Wowwwwww !!! Waldemar es una maravilla. Disfruté muchísimo el cuidado de encontrar el lugar exacto en que se hizo ese arte y el trabajo real que habia en llegar a ese sitio y entonces crear ese arte. Nunca lo hubiera imaginado. Bravo !!!

[@joseffinat966]

Ja daar is vaak geen kant en klaar klusje maar soms zeker gevaarlijk strapatsen ( Ukraine ) 😲👉😱 zorgelijk

[@43painter]

The impression I've got from this episode is one of marvelousness. I had to go outdoors for a bit, but I'm back indoors again now to finish watching this to the end and my impression - in spite of the fact that the light has changed a bit - is still one of marvel.

[@marypartridge5154]

We are all blessed to have you, make art accessible to us all. Thank you, I have learned much.

[@JustAnotherGoddess52]

This guy has me hooked - not only his wonderful voice, but how he stimulates curiosity (mostly by hauling stuff around on his back). Bravo Walde!!

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As a lifelong painter this guy is nailing it, it's a beautiful thing.

[@TheArmashka]

Wow!!!! So educational and entertaining. Love the snow and shadow piece, it must have taken a few days to film that scene going from day to night and back to day. Bravo! I am addicted to you, Waldemar!

[@vallilamar8325]

So much information served up with immense wit and charm. And oh, that delicious voice!

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Love, love your programs! It is my respite, my panacea against work stress... Keep them coming!

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Brilliant!! Bravo!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@dougg1075]

Not only were their paintings beautiful but they made the rooms or houses they were hung in more beautiful. People love that and is why it takes more that technical skill to wow them.

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Waldemar...you are teaching me SO much!!! Thank you, thank you♡♡♡

[@simonapascariu2243]

Thank you for this... too. Most grateful for all the amazing information, interpretations & performances. Yours is a wonderful, vivid, and glorious world each and every time indeed.

[@anaignatowicz2779]

I love all series. Thank you.

[@francebeland1943]

Again this blows my mind...Art History University degree never even encroached on this subject...so so sad. Waldemar you are my hero...so inspired by your videos. Keep working.

[@irenevayser4974]

So fun, entertaining and educational!!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@kenziekline2231]

It killed me to see Waldemar throw those canvases on the rocks lol. Really though, great job and thank you for the informative and interesting videos!

[@paulscottfilms]

Absolutely fabulous as all this series is. No artist. photographer or painter should go without these views. An inspiring story and script, remarkable filming, exquisite editing and an art form as the main character is .

[@edmundocalanchini5954]

Keep up the excelent work you are doing with these videos, your style is unique and extraordinary..!!!!

[@lisengel2498]

Thank you for your passionate and informative narratives of art history and indeed impressionism are truly impressing. For me the paintings of water by Monet are mesmerizing - captivating a World of light in movement - somehow paintings of the World mirrored in our soul and our soul mirrored in the moving water

[@hughtifft9623]

Thank you Waldemar!

[@wendyglatt5287]

Waldemar is the best art history documentarian ever..perfectly coordinated information really appreciate this immensely..pandemic lockdown savior, too!

[@burdineestep4224]

Your videos deserve a Cannes film festival gold medals.

[@kerder8660]

At least acknowledgement.. Hehehe perhaps some special prize.. It's really unique series..

[@ioanaalinacostea4089]

You are the greatest! I love your series about history of art. Everything is amazing 😍Thank you so much

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Waldemar got so skinny during the Impressionists. I cant believe this channel is only a year old! I hope it get a million subscribers. Best art history ever!

[@denegillespie5767]

Very entertaining and very informative, Waldemar makes art appreciation so much fun

[@olgaboyko4790]

Waldemar, you are amazing! You stories so captivating!!!Thanks you for your work👏

[@righthorse]

This opening is one of the funniest things I've seen!

[@robertabbott8816]

Truly entertaining and the best way to get people remembering things,by making learning fun ...keep up the superb work old chap ...fantastico

[@mannymoseley4005]

Thank you so much for the pleasure of viewing all this beautiful art 🎨🎭. Thank you for posting this, lovely.

[@Iamnosey]

THANK YOU

[@Fit_Philosopher]

18 minutes in, so far an amazing documentary that really embodies an artistic evolution in Paris

[@burdineestep4224]

A atmospheric look into impressionist ascetic coated with animal hair. Bravo 1st. Class presentation. As a painter I value your videos greatly. Thank you.

[@tonirose6776]

Aesthetic?

[@ihspan6892]

Lovely series, I want more and more. Thank you!

[@bedstuyrover]

In Waldemar's presentation, he has s pun an impressive work of art.

[@bruceweigle7597]

I loved learning about Camille Pissarro. Watching for the second ok maybe 3rd time. Such great content I can appreciate and pick up on different aspects each time I watch. Thanks Perspective!!

[@josephcollins6033]

Waldemar! It would take awhile to write about all you do here. You are a brilliant thinker and producer. You make me love the paintings even more than I did. You make me want to know more. And, you are so damned funny! Thank you!

[@Cheryltwin2012]

My introduction to Impressionist art was the cover of Rod Stewart's 1976 album "A Night On The Town" (the one with "Tonight's The Night" on it). This is a true story.

[@Iamnosey]

You are AMAZING! THANK YOU..

[@annepokras551]

Very much appreciated!. Please number the presentations; it's confusing and hard to find and watch in order. Thank you again for the "perspectives" on impressionism.

[@SOPHIA-yf7ws]

EXCELLENT ART SERIES AND RICH DEEP, YET SIMPLE VOCABULARY FROM A PROFESSIONAL

[@jimbosteen2935]

So interesting how you explain things!!!!!😊

[@conchitinabernardo4370]

Thank you for these wonderful documentaries

[@1caseyk]

Very enjoyable, Waldemar!

[@julio5prado]

Amazing ! Thanks for this incredible series !

[@KittyClawson]

Man these docs are so well done. For the past month I have slowly stopped watching my usually programming because I am so excited to go home, drink a glass of wine and start up one of these. Wish I had the appreciation for art history in high school. Also wish it didn't take a decade later for me to really fall in love with the path art has taken to get to where it is is today. One thought I have watching some of these, especially the subjects on Bosch, Leo and michelangelo is that these guys were so beyond talented that I wonder if there are modern day people that will have the same impact that are working on there masterpiece right now. Or if these people even exist at all? And I mean the impact it had in the world, not comparing apples to apples because obviously art has come a long way. I hate to mention 3 men as there were so many women that I think should have had the spotlight but in my opinion during these times women didn't get the same attention as they would have today and weren't encouraged or supported to pursue art (which even today I still believe being a man has a slight advantage purely based on sex) and sadly didn't leave there mark like the works of men back in the day. This was a rambling thought but just my 2 cents.

[@DizGuys]

Best art documentaries ever….opening scenes were hilarious

[@andreamariab.5919]

Love this!! Merci Waldemar! U are the best...

[@jimqartworks]

amazing,, entertaining, informative, wow, thanks!

[@simonestreeter1518]

Now I must add an apology, because I enjoyed this thoroughly, and the whimsy and risk-taking is much appreciated. Sorry.

[@andybaldman]

The intro song grows on you, too. I didn't get it at first. Now I do.

[@beberbank8894]

Thankyou!!- & Waldemar! - Brilliant

[@onegraphic1]

The best storyteller! I love the intro music too, what’s the title?

[@sandrascott5299]

"Sack of provisions" lol I just love Waldemar.

[@cynthiahofer2903]

What a comedian! I love impressionist painting and this was fun and hilarious.

[@vernedavis5856]

great visuals, narration & art. Loathsome music

[@elbradavid6677]

He's the most well traveled person I've seen

[@NathanTimms-mf5gz]

He's absolutely brilliant the Art teacher you dream of

[@sonnycorbi1970]

When I think of these, for the most part, boring and then try to compare it to this - Waldemar, you are the best of the best at what you do, THANK YOU

[@bzxshor67mpts]

great doc on an Art period I loved

[@mayonaissse]

My biggest takeaway from this is that Monet was a certified badass. It's such a shame that in his last days he was considered an outdated Impressionist.

[@karinjeffrey7981]

What a great lecture.

[@melanieohara6941]

What would we do without Waldy, during the current Socio/political/pandemic Crazies? Cheers from Wyoming, mate! 🥰

[@MYArt-tx9ls]

Wow！Thanks for sharing the video！

[@v.g.r.l.4072]

Wonderful! The documentary is full of knowledge and, oddly enough, fun. It has however been a pity that most of the pictures were continually hidden by the viewers. I say, to see a nape is good, but to see a Renoir is better.