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!
"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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 😀👍👍👍
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, RUclips 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
RUclips 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!
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. )
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.
@@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.
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...
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.
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!
You are very welcome. His work is hard to appreciate because his art doesn't fit into the traditional ideas of beauty etc.
He had the Muse upon and with him
"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)
Very interesting. Thanks
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.
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.
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.
He was a brilliant artist, who was not afraid to paint society as it was, warts and all. We need artists like this.
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.
Yes he was a very under-rated artist.
Quite fascinating, indeed. One of my all time favourites! Thank you Mr Paul!
Glad you enjoyed my video. Cheers
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 😀👍👍👍
Thank you so much! Cheers
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.
You are very welcome.
Really interesting , thank you for making this video.
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
What a life Dix had. Wonderful artist. Thank you again for another wonderful video. Totally enjoyed it.
He certainly lived through very turbulent times, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers
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
Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers
Great to see a new video sir!!!! Happy 2023!!!!
Cheers
What a great artist!!! Thank you for showing us his work!!!
My pleasure!! Cheers
These videos just get better and better. Thank You!
Thank you, that's good to know.
I love the energy and passion you include in each wonderful video you make, greetings from Santa Marta, Colombia
Thank you very much! Cheers from England
Great video. I’d love to see videos on Egon Schiele and Max Ernst.
Great suggestion!
Otto Dix is an incredible painter I never knew of until I saw a fabulous show at the Pompidou in Paris last June.
He certainly was.
Excellent. Love this bio on Otto Dix, I learned so much. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
Another excellent history, so well presented and highly informative!
Thanks again!
I always look forward to your videos. Loved this one, thank you very much. 👍👍
Thank you, much appreciated. Cheers
Absolutely stellar presentation! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
The context you provide has given you new eyes to see Mr Fox's work. Thank you for this outstanding presentation!
Cheers
Thank you very, very much. I look forward to all your interesting and engaging videos. Serenity and joy.
And to you too. Cheers
Thank you for an excellent presentation of the life of Otto Dix. It was very interesting!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it . Cheers
Excellent video!! Thanks for posting
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
Admit that I didn’t know much about him,but now,thanks to you ,I do!Fascinating man and video.
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
What a great artist, and thank you so much for sharing with us
Keep up the good job 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for this wonderful video !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this very interesting art lecture on Otto Dix! :)
Cheers
This was excellent. Quite a few paintings in this talk were in the exhibit at the Pompidou as well, about German objectivism
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
Excellent video about a marvellous artist! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks
I learn so much from these videos Thankyou so much 💗
Glad you like them! Cheers
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 💎
Thanks, much appreciated.
A true fascinating artist. Excellent video, thank you .
Many thanks!, Much appreciated. Cheers
Excellent vlog !
Cheers
No conocía este artista , me parece estupendo , gracias por ayudarme a expandir mis conocimientos, todos sus videos son geniales
Muchas gracias. Salud
Brilliant. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! Cheers
Wonderful, thank you 💜💜
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
@@ArtHistorySchool 🌹
Great video thanks very much
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
Thank you for this and BTW someone should make a movie on this mans life .
Agreed
THANK YOU -WHAT A GREAT ARTIST HE WAS I am grateful that you showed his beautiful art
He certainly was.
You are making an amazing job... Good luck 🤞🏻
Thank you
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
You're welcome! Cheers
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Excellent.
Did the DIA buy any of his paintings?
DIA? Glad you liked the video. Cheers
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.
You are very welcome
A genius.a magnificent painter.alway loved him the expression is phenomenal in painting
He certainly was a great painter.
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.
Interesting, I often think he was much influenced by Albrecht Durer.
@@ArtHistorySchool I see Matthias Grünewald rather than Dürer, especially the triptych.
@@pippadog2997Yes, I wouldn't disagree
Thank you very much , Professor
I'm sure Otto's work influenced
Paul Cadmus. Do you think so too ?
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.
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
Yes. I enjoyed it. I loooooooooooove all your videos❤
Thank you so much!!
Hello. Can you talk about Alfred Kubin next? Nobody really talks about his art, although he had a lot to display.
He tends to be more of an illustrator/printmaker, I concentrate on painters I'm afraid. Cheers
Thank you : )
Cheers
Thank you🙏😍
You're welcome 😊
Wow, wow, and WOW!
Thank you.
Well done.
Cheers
He and Max Beckmann seem somewhat similar in how PTSD affects their WW I Expressionism.
True.
His drawing alone is so powerful.
It certainly is.
Самый интересны
Й смелый спасибо
ваше здоровье
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.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, RUclips 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.
Some of his early work reminds me of the Potato Eaters.
Yes, he was a great fan of Van Gogh.
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.
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.
@@ArtHistorySchool
i understand, thank you for looking into him, I know you yourself would find his work very interesting. Have a nice day.
Otto is The Man. The things he's seen...
Yes, he must have seen some horrific sights that, thankfully most of us will never see.
What a life!
Agreed
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.
You speak a lot of truth there. Cheers
👍
cheers
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
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.
That would be a good idea, unfortunately, it is still happening.
An artist of his time.
He certainly was.
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
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.
The wars of the elite, leaving simple people forever transformed...like my grandparents.
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.
Very interesting. War destroys the human psyche. We are meant for LOVE ,beauty and peace
Very true
3 mins in I'm really enjoying the content - but very distracted* by the yellow and red "Info blocks" + some pronunciations need sharpening etc.
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* 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
Cheers
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.
I think you have to be very brave to work as he did.
@@ArtHistorySchool Yes totally relate to overload of reality.
Why am I asked age verification to watch your video?
RUclips 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!
@@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.
@@Leo-Crespi Luckily, it only applies to this one video, you can watch the test without any restrictions.
Art from war.
Very much so.
@@ArtHistorySchool great vid! Thanks!
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. )
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.
Sorry, big fan of your work, but couldn’t make past the eighth minute with Otto.😱
I understand, his work can be quite disturbing.
Sorry his work wasn’t ‘pretty enough’ for you.
@@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.
Not one of my favourites
Quite a contrast to the likes of Monet.
That's Anita Berber, 1925.
You are right. Didn't spot the typo. Cheers
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...
That is a very interesting thought.
@@ArtHistorySchool Perhaps there's a series in that, in which an imagined Otto Dix performs the subjects' denouement.
his explanation for why he went to war reads as pure bullshit.
You must have insights that the rest of us are not privy to.
Terrific!
Cheers
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.
He was a much underrated painter in many ways.
Thank you.
You're welcome!