The Artwork That Took Almost 40 Years to Create
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2023
- For decades, the American sculptor Harvey Fite struggled to think of a suitable title for his ever-evolving earthwork, until the name “Opus 40” came to him. “Opus” meaning “work” in Latin, and “40” because, all told, he estimated that it would take him 40 years to complete his masterpiece.
In our age of mass-production devoid of quality, care, and craftsmanship, Opus 40 stands out as a monumental labor of love. Join us as we wander its meandering bluestone pathways, where Fite’s extraordinary story unfolded and, tragically, came to an end.
I suggest this channel to my friends. Time passes and they suggest it back and take the credit for finding it. That's OK there is enough culture here for us all.
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I hate that but understanding it's our ego, n not giving into what u feel helps.
Happens to me all the time n I really be wanting to snap on them lol
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Fascinating! I've never heard of Opus 40, but now I want to learn more about it.
It’s totally worth a visit if you’re ever in the region!
Excellent video! Absolutely love stonework!
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Another upload, another fantastic content!!!!
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1:34 Perfect choice of music. Analogous to the sound of percussed, stone tiles.👌🏻
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Wonderful! Love to see The Art Tourist on Tour. Thanks for all your hard work. Great production and so lovely to learn about Opus 40.
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Great video and interesting story!
Thank you Mario!
I thought I should thank this channel for helping me become more well rounded on art history, my grandpa nearly finished a PhD in east asian art(all but disertation) and my mom has a masters in art history yet I never really cared about art. I discovered the channel from looking up stuff about Edvard Munch and found that video as well as the Egon Schiele one. I always saw art as either a extreme technical masterpiece or "meaningless" splash of paint, and then I saw how many ways the expressionists show the human face with slight distortion or show things, like Munk showing jealously or a mother not looking at her sick child in pain Or even Schiele showing how close people physically and emotionally get but still have that disconnect, I never saw anything capture it so well, some emotions that are kinda hard to express or put into words. It just blows my mind how many emotions can be shown without a word in art and its comforting to know how humans have felt the same emotions for years and years and it just reasures me in a weird way? I wish I saw this channel before I went to Chicago's art institute but thanks to these videos I will be able to enjoy it even more next time I visit. Getting my first sketchbook and seeing progress has been extremely satisfying, whether it be drawing my friends, myself, or using watercolor in it based of my grandfathers landscapes of the southwest. I've enjoyed stealing my moms old college books about art history or flipping through a book about impressonism passed down by my grandpa, thanks in part to this awesome channel I just Ordered art books containing works by Egon Schiele and the drawings /pastelworks of Ernst Ludwig Kirshner(perhaps a video on him or a german expressionist would make for a good topic someday). My major has nothing to do with art(except political cartoons maybe) but this channel helped me learn art is for everyone and opened up my mind a lot, its nice to just enjoy/appreciate something without it having to be for a job or school and to just enjoy it while calming down and talking with friends or listening to a channel like this. Its nice to finally understand why my family has such a liking to art. I love the Great production value and video lengths, this channel is such a true gem. also the music for the several circles series is PERFECT, I'm not sure why I love it so much. Please know the work you folks do is being noticed :)
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment! It means a lot to us, and we're so thrilled to hear that you've connected with Munch, Schiele, and the like-they're two of our favorites for exactly the reasons you described. Their work is harrowing, but there's also something comforting about it. Happy reading and hope you discover more artists you love!
Sad to see you not posting anymore :(
We’re focusing our energy on instagram/TikTok now. RUclips really let us down 🤷🏻♀️
@@TheArtTouristOh no...I just found your channel...
I love all of your videos and I appreciate your enthusiasm.
Thanks Gavin!
Another great video. You have a wonderful presentation style and the whole team produce education that is entertaining and informative. Many thanks for your efforts.
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Beautiful film
Thank you Christopher!
WOW! That was so good! Definitely planning a trip there!!!
Thanks for another fascinating and well made video.
Thank you!
Great video as always! Do you know the name of those songs /songbits that are heard in this video? Can you put them in the description like in the previous videos? Thanks in advance!
Hmm. Usually they show up in the description automatically. ruclips.net/video/BkX24wYtH1o/видео.html
@@TheArtTourist Ah ok now I see it in the description as well. Thanks!
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Please do John Martin
Have you ever been to Rockwood park near Phelps off 9a?
No I haven't! I've been to Kykuit, I didn't realize there's another Rockefeller estate nearby. Thanks for the rec, will have to check it out!
Lol it's nothing to do with your video but I'm loving your cute dress and shoes. A cool video!
No more new content? 😥. Hope you're okay.
We’re fine! Just doing other things
Hello I hope you team is still doing well.
Hello! We’re great but taking a hiatus from the channel for a bit. More to come!
@@TheArtTourist that’s great to hear, It’s always good to take a break. Looking forward to future videos!
2:57 thats palenque not copan. Not that it matters.
Several Circles was a better name than the art tourist.