The Rich Wild West Of American Art | (Waldemar Januszczak Documentary)

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Series looking at American art. The first episode is set in the Wild West and begins with the sublime art of the Hudson River School, whose 19th-century evocations of the vastness of America did so much to fuel the myth of the promised land. Another huge influence was the mysterious rock art of Native Americans, which set a stirring precedent for non-naturalistic painting. The film culminates in a celebration of Jackson Pollock, born in Cody, Wyoming, who arrived in New York wearing a Stetson and cowboy boots, and whose famous drip paintings were influenced heavily by both the moods of the American west and the example of Native American artists. Presented by Waldemar Januszczak

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[raluko]

I wish this series would come back! This guy is amazing, funny and captivating.

[wernerkraeutler]

Those who have never engaged with art or shown interest in it will be ‘cured’ after one or two Waldemar videos. Never before has art been explained with such quality, the motivation of artists illuminated, and more interesting stories woven around art than by Mr. Januszczak. A thousand thanks.

[joni]

This guy is the best art presenter I've ever seen. He treats it with necessary gravity and seriousness without coming off as pompous

[RogerHilleboe]

Since recently stumbling upon Januszczak, I’ve been absorbing him in three hour chunks. He conveys much, entertains mightily, never talks down to his audience, and perhaps most refreshingly, never takes himself seriously. His subject yes, himself no.

[monicawylie]

Thank you for speaking of American art with respect and care.

[ripecolor]

These documentaries are so brilliant. Informative, educational and witty. Most of all accessible. Waldemar Januszczak is doing us a great service. I agree Mexico city is a must for anyone in the arts to behold. One visit is not nearly sufficient

[joshuahiggins]

Waldemar, I can't thank you enough. Your perspective and presentation, your incites are truly life changing. I'm always brought to tears by your documentaries. You are a genius.

[scz]

I always say I'm going to go to sleep to a nice doc, and then inevitably I end up going to sleep late because I'm learning so much about art from Waldy

[ximenaraffo]

Magnificent series, We can watch this all they long, 👏👏👏👏Waldemar is the perfect presentar !!!

[denegillespie]

Another brilliant film from Waldermar. His easygoing, slightly irreverent look at art is fascinating

[infinifi]

Brilliant, I loved it. The coverage on Jackson Pollock was much deeper and broader than anything else I've read/watched. Thank you Waldemar Januszczak !

[SihraCreative]

06:16 is the reason I love Waldermar. What a mesmerising storyteller, teaching us practically every aspect in the most wonderful way.

[MellowGibson]

Amazing series of documentaries. I've never been so interested in art.

[joycelstillman]

After 40 years of being an arrogant artist, I am learning things I never imagined from this marvelous series.

[calvingrondahl]

The spiral jetty in the Great Salt Lake. I was the newspaper cartoonist in Ogden, Utah, USA. Love your art documentaries.

[Seniman]

Awesome!!! Keep these documentaries coming. Each is very much appreciated.

[helpyourcattodrive]

I’ve seen so much art and didn’t know what I was looking at. I’m glad to have found these videos to revisit earlier days in a better way.

[anthonysapienza]

Excellent 👍 👍 Anyone who's seen this series should be eligible for college credit in Art History. Waldemar uses unforgettable stories to teach the art and artists...

[kristinalewis]

waldemar's definition of the reason for art made me cry

[andrewfrost]

Thank you again. You being the history of art to life, and you explain the links and relationships across art. You make the opaqueness of art crystal clear!