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.

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.

Quite fascinating, indeed. One of my all time favourites! Thank you Mr Paul!

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.

What a great artist!!! Thank you for showing us his work!!!

What a life Dix had. Wonderful artist. Thank you again for another wonderful video. Totally enjoyed it.

Otto Dix is an incredible painter I never knew of until I saw a fabulous show at the Pompidou in Paris last June.

Really interesting , thank you for making this video.

These videos just get better and better. 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

Excellent. Love this bio on Otto Dix, I learned so much. Thank you!

I love the energy and passion you include in each wonderful video you make, greetings from Santa Marta, Colombia

Absolutely stellar presentation! Thank you.

The context you provide has given you new eyes to see Mr Fox's work. Thank you for this outstanding presentation!

Admit that I didn’t know much about him,but now,thanks to you ,I do!Fascinating man and video.

Great to see a new video sir!!!! Happy 2023!!!!

Another excellent history, so well presented and highly informative!

I always look forward to your videos. Loved this one, thank you very much. 👍👍

What a great artist, and thank you so much for sharing with us Keep up the good job 👍

Thank you for an excellent presentation of the life of Otto Dix. It was very interesting!

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 💎

Thank you very, very much. I look forward to all your interesting and engaging videos. Serenity and joy.

Great video. I’d love to see videos on Egon Schiele and Max Ernst.

I learn so much from these videos Thankyou so much 💗

Thank you for this very interesting art lecture on Otto Dix! :)

Thank you for this wonderful video !

Excellent video!! Thanks for posting

A true fascinating artist. Excellent video, thank you .

No conocía este artista , me parece estupendo , gracias por ayudarme a expandir mis conocimientos, todos sus videos son geniales

Thank you.

Excellent video about a marvellous artist! Thank you

This was excellent. Quite a few paintings in this talk were in the exhibit at the Pompidou as well, about German objectivism

THANK YOU -WHAT A GREAT ARTIST HE WAS I am grateful that you showed his beautiful art

Thank you for this and BTW someone should make a movie on this mans life .

Brilliant. Thank you.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Wonderful, thank you 💜💜

Great video thanks very much

Excellent vlog !

Yes. I enjoyed it. I loooooooooooove all your videos❤

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.

A genius.a magnificent painter.alway loved him the expression is phenomenal in painting

Wow, wow, and WOW!

You are making an amazing job... Good luck 🤞🏻

Thank you🙏😍

Awesome!

Thank you : )

He and Max Beckmann seem somewhat similar in how PTSD affects their WW I Expressionism.

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.

Well done.

His drawing alone is so powerful.

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.

Thank you very much , Professor I'm sure Otto's work influenced Paul Cadmus. Do you think so too ?

Some of his early work reminds me of the Potato Eaters.

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.

Excellent. Did the DIA buy any of his paintings?

Hello. Can you talk about Alfred Kubin next? Nobody really talks about his art, although he had a lot to display.

Otto is The Man. The things he's seen...

Самый интересны Й смелый спасибо

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.

An artist of his time.

What a life!

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.

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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.

The wars of the elite, leaving simple people forever transformed...like my grandparents.

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

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.

Very interesting. War destroys the human psyche. We are meant for LOVE ,beauty and peace

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

Art from war.

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. )

Sorry, big fan of your work, but couldn’t make past the eighth minute with Otto.😱

Why am I asked age verification to watch your video?

That's Anita Berber, 1925.

Not one of my favourites

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 explanation for why he went to war reads as pure bullshit.

Great video!

Terrific!

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.

Thank you.