Bruegel: Birth Of A New Genre

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Sullivan, Margaret A. “Bruegel the Elder, Pieter Aertsen, and the Beginnings of Genre.” The Art Bulletin, vol. 93, no. 2, 2011, pp. 127-49. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/23046590. Accessed 23 July 2023.
Zagorin, Perez. “Looking for Pieter Bruegel.” Journal of the History of Ideas, vol. 64, no. 1, 2003, pp. 73-96. JSTOR, doi.org/10.2307/3654297. Accessed 23 July 2023.
Sullivan, Margaret A. “Bosch, Bruegel, Everyman and the Northern Renaissance.” Oud Holland, vol. 121, no. 2/3, 2008, pp. 117-46. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/42712203. Accessed 23 July 2023.
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@TheCanvasArtHistory Жыл бұрын

This video was less than 5 minutes and it felt like a journey. Thank you!

@BiggerR10 Жыл бұрын

I know right? It feels like a complete history lesson.

@dtcdragon7164 Жыл бұрын

Nerdwriter is a true inspiration and I’m glad you’ve taken off from his work. You guys both make fantastic Art History content.

@MminaMaclang Жыл бұрын

I don't believe you've ever made a video that I didn't deem worth my time at the end of it. Another fantastic video essay. I loved every second of it. Thank you again Evan for the stellar work.

@TheNeeenha Жыл бұрын

you might like ladyknighthebrave, she's worth a listen. I think she is amazing

@halldorberg Жыл бұрын

Reminds of the Chinese art "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" which was painted ~450 years earlier. It captures the daily life and bustling activity of people in a prosperous city during the Qingming Festival, which is a traditional Chinese festival that falls around early April. The scroll illustrates the urban life of the time, showcasing various scenes like a bustling marketplace, crowded streets, a bridge over a river, and people engaging in various activities.

@Jarino507 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately when referring to art history most people tend to refer to the western world, even when most of the actual "firsts" were done in different parts of the world.

@halldorberg Жыл бұрын

@@Jarino507 That's true. In this case I didn't mind it so much though, I get what he was expressing in the context of his video. I just thought that if this was the kind of thing that inspires the author and if he wasn't aware of this work, he might be interested to learn about it.

@secularmonk5176 Жыл бұрын

@@Jarino507 Discussing "firsts" in parts of the world that don't feed into the European globalizing era are indications of the common intelligence to be found in all human societies ... but they don't really inform the structure of the world we live in today. Sure, the Mayans had a concept of "zero" before Fibonacci imported the Indian/Arab version to Europe ... but did being first "matter"? Many civilizations hoarded innovation in their elite classes, hindering extrapolation ... for some reason, in Europe, the merchant/adventurer class had more access.

@Jarino507 Жыл бұрын

@@secularmonk5176 It's more so about the fact several non-white artists/inventors often don't get credit despite being the first ones to do things. Also, since this video is about firsts in art history, I'd say it is relevant? Not dissing the creator of the video in any way, just commenting on the unfortunate aspect of society.

@MartijnPennings Жыл бұрын

In the Netherlands we have this romantic image of people ice skating from paintings like these. As it happened, late 16th century was the coldest period in western Europe during what's called the "little ice age", a period from roughly 1400-1800 where it was colder than usual in western Europe. I thought that was mildly interesting.

@mjr_schneider Жыл бұрын

Bruegel is one of my favourite artists of all time. I particularly love his style and that of other Early Netherlandish artists because it sits somewhere between the more stylised Gothic art of the Middle Ages and the more naturalistic style of the Baroque era. It gives the scenes of ordinary life he depicts a sense of magic and symbolism that later paintings lack.

@NaomiHoefs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder of our own Dutch history. We take these paintings and painters kind of for granted. But it is really special.

@chrystianaw8256 10 ай бұрын

Belgian

@derPetunientopf 16 күн бұрын

@@chrystianaw8256 Belgium didnt exist back then. Bruegel predates the modern country Belgium by around 300 years. He was one of the most important artists of the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting style. So, yes he is part of the Dutch history. Bruessel is also part of the northern Dutch part of Belgium, so even if he had lived in modern times he would still be part of the Dutch history (well and Flemish too).

@retro2103 2 күн бұрын

@@derPetunientopf While it is true that the modern nation state; 'the kingdom of Belgium' was only founded in 1831. Belgium or Belgica used to be the more used latin name for the entire Netherlands before the north elected the term 'Batavia' to differentiate themselves. If you look at old maps of this period, they will call the lands from the Yser to the Wadden islands "Belgium" or "nederland" interchangeably, or the latin name for the Dutch colonies in the Americas: Nieuw Nederland or Nova Belgica. Because at the time the differences weren't as set in stone and pronounced as they are today.

@willemvandebeek Жыл бұрын

Pieter Bruegel is one of my favourite painters. :)

@rowdyrudy3761 Жыл бұрын

I’d always thought of the Romantic era as being the start of “democratic” art. This was so cool to learn about!

@carlosimotti3933 11 ай бұрын

Romanticism was in the first half of the XIX century, it has nothing to do with the Renaissance which started 4 centuries earlier. If anything, it was against humanism and rationalism by the way. Both have nothing to do with "democratizing" anything, whatever that might mean

@JasperLaureijs 11 ай бұрын

This makes me think of Fredrik Marinus Kruseman's painting "Joy in the dead of winter". One of my favorites. Beautiful skies, buildings and landscapes with people having fun on the ice.

@michaelt7153 11 ай бұрын

Recently, you featured two pieces from The Detroit Institute of Arts. The Nightmare is on permanent display as well as Bruegel's “The Wedding Dance” in your montage at the end. If you get a chance, pay the museum a visit.

@lecolintube Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, and a sentiment that would continue to shock the art world. One of my favourites here is “The Angelus” by Jean-François Millet - and amazing to see the impact and repercussions it had during its time. Thank you again.

@JORIS1234HOTMAIL 5 ай бұрын

I walk, live, work in Antwerp, where Breughel once did. Go to see a painting of his from time to time at mayer van den bergh called de dulle griet 😊

@omg9261 6 ай бұрын

A very nice essay. So short, but so full of information! ❤

@mitchellanderson2011 11 ай бұрын

I just want to say thank you to the Nerd Writer. Over the years you have almost singlehandedly introduced me and made me passionate and appreciative toward art. Thank you!

@PabloAfroSamurai 11 ай бұрын

Damn, it ended just as it was taking off. Another awesome video, thanks Evan

@plasmaWisp Жыл бұрын

We're going to Vienna in november and we're super excited to see a whole lot of Bruegels!

@souldivider Жыл бұрын

I was locked on Hunters In The Snow in a puzzle store like 15 years ago. Have it on my wall now. Love this painter.

@comradetaco3003 Жыл бұрын

Year after year, you have provided us with amazing essays. I am grateful especially this time because I now have 2 new historical figures to explore! Gracias Gracias

@chaindead Жыл бұрын

3:08 "Dudes, Nerdwriter1 have just uploaded a video!"

@TheThinker39 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful and very interesting. Thanks.

@twokidsmomdad Жыл бұрын

one of China's most famous scroll paintings captures ordinary people, and painted over 500 years before Bruegel. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Along_the_River_During_the_Qingming_Festival

@raphaferrari7361 Жыл бұрын

Dear Evan, each video of yours is a true and precious lesson of knowledge. Thank you very much indeed!

@callofgears91 11 ай бұрын

Really interesting, I wonder if they could be considered as sort of “photographies” of old times? As in, those paintings appear to be a moment captured in time

@timotheecaron852 11 ай бұрын

Parfait format, merci

@brugo 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bernmahan1162 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff. People need to know this. Just saw a list of UK public's favourite paintings - No1. Starry Night. No2. A Banksy (?!?!) Piet Bruegel was one of the truly greats, with Bosch and Vermeer. I can stare at his pictures for hours.

@CreativeSteve69 Жыл бұрын

Another fun video essay there NerdWriter. It was really well done and thought out. I enjoy these 5-10 minutes of fun essays. Just the right amount to keep me engaged. Keep up the great work.

@christianwgregory Жыл бұрын

A Eurocentric view of art history. “Arguably” and “significant” are doing a lot of heavy lifting here. Can it really be argued that prior to 1500, no works of art (music, poetry, painting, literature) depicted the common person.

@tumblingrosesstudio 11 ай бұрын

Bought your book!!!!!!!!!

@stateoflovebrooke977 6 ай бұрын

I love your art content! Can you do more about John Sargent, he is also my favorite

@doplarn 11 ай бұрын

nerdwriter + art is my favorite type of video

@Phanyxx 9 ай бұрын

It almost looks like people are playing hockey in some of these paintings

@WayTooClose Жыл бұрын

It seems technological advancements (you mentioned how art reproduction costs lowered) always lead to cultural shifts. What will people in 500 years say about the internet's effect on society and culture?

@secularmonk5176 Жыл бұрын

It'll be a hive mind reflecting on its youth ... there won't be "people" 😀

@CoCreeed Жыл бұрын

I just knew him from the Fleet Foxes Album Cover and from Melancholia. But didnt know he was such a revolutionary! Thanks for this video :)

@driezzy Жыл бұрын

Now I want to buy a print of such paintings. As a Belgian I should appreciate it more, lovely video!

@LilypadOW Жыл бұрын

yea such a wholesome evolution from our area, I think you should! Aquiring art is very worthwhile :)

@david.dh819 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I would love to see one about Jheronimus Bosch!

@rashirai3020 Жыл бұрын

Please post videos regularly. Love from India.

@LilypadOW Жыл бұрын

honestly I really regret never having gotten your book, I feel like that would’ve been a more worthwhile purchase than what I’ve done with the money considering how each of your videos blasts open my brain with color, really love what you do and am gonna check in on it :)

@wfd87 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm taking an art survey class right now, great timing!

@hairyneil Жыл бұрын

@2:53 I'm guessing there's some significance to what can be seen in the small mirror but I can quite make it out on my phone

@benjaminl429 Жыл бұрын

@Nerdwriter1 when is your book coming to Audible?

@MSordernature 11 ай бұрын

Amazing work. I wish this style remained popular amongst modern artists

@omg9261 6 ай бұрын

Want to see more videos like this one❤

@omg9261 6 ай бұрын

So I'm going to write many comments

@omg9261 6 ай бұрын

For the algorithm to improve my recommendations

@omg9261 6 ай бұрын

I really hope I'm going to be recomended more videos like this one

@dejanmarkovic3040 9 ай бұрын

Any chance of making one for Dürer?

@AlastairjCarruthers Жыл бұрын

I do appreciate older art, but there's only so much enjoyment I can really get from religious subjects (I'm not religious) and formal portraiture (which can get repetitive). I sometimes say I prefer modern art for this reason, but really the cutoff point is probably here, earlier, where this video examines.

@ryodark 11 ай бұрын

Will your book be available in audiobook format? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

@davidsanders1170 Жыл бұрын

LOVED YOUR BOOK! Also everyday just gets a bit better whenever I have a chance to watch one of your videos!

@GarrettFrechette Жыл бұрын

Yes, please.

@Reinindiereuse 10 ай бұрын

The death of icarus is easily his best painting! Can you do a "understanding art" video about it?

@Scoots1994 Жыл бұрын

I knew it was going to be Bruegel from the thumbnail. I love his Blind Leading the Blind.

@imdiyu 11 ай бұрын

3:41 isn't that painting featured in Tarkovsky's Solaris?

@awatercolourist Жыл бұрын

2:26 does anyone know the name and publisher of the book where this page comes from? I’m specifically looking for this book.

@awatercolourist Жыл бұрын

@@go_to_sleeep Hello! Thanks; I already found it on Internet Archive.

@rakibhasan8016 Жыл бұрын

It's always worth the wait for our videos.

@antoinettemiles5741 11 ай бұрын

Is it weird that I see a line from Brugel to Where's Waldo

@t3chn0kiwi1 Жыл бұрын

as someone who was born and raised in a town named after brueghel near where bruegel was born this was an immediate click

@BrianMcInnis87 Жыл бұрын

0:36 'and'?

@losveratos Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that some form of hockey was that old. Cool.

@claudiazg9932 Жыл бұрын

AAAAAAAY my boi is back

@matieking Жыл бұрын

Beeldenstorm translated literally is the Statuestorming, a very literal name for what was happening

@ghadabennasr1453 11 ай бұрын

Hey nerdwriter, patiently waiting for the Oppenheimer's review

@fonya_thee3026 Жыл бұрын

Art is everything

@Sunilms619 11 ай бұрын

It's fascinating how people equate european art history to world art history so easily. Depicting ordinary folks in art could have happened in other civilizations and in different eras.

@freckleheckler6311 9 ай бұрын

The reason for that is because painting and drawing has its greatest affinity of quantity and quality to Europeans. It is from western artistic tradition that pervades throughout the world because it’s most admired. The art produced and generally likened by the rest is not derived from east Asia, South Asia and the Middle East but from Europe and it’s extensions.

@nckv Жыл бұрын

I love your work, just wish that you would disclaim that you are talking exclusively about european art

@TimBuktu666 11 ай бұрын

you threw us the Bruegel out

@peterbellini6102 Жыл бұрын

"The Hunters in the Snow" and Caravaggio ;] I see the alignment NW.

@guidor7177 11 ай бұрын

I miss when your videos were longer and not only excerpts from your book. Great material nonetheless.

@PilgrimVisions Жыл бұрын

I'd put a big asterisk on the primary claim of this video. No question that Bruegel is important for the Renaissance tradition of painting and engraving. But one has only to browse the Luttrell Psalter or the Fecamp Psalter or any of a number of late-medieval Books of the Hours (which surely influenced Bruegel) to find non-satirical depictions of common people in labor and leisure. You will find countless more examples if you allow religious scenes, which after all, mainly depict not kings and nobles but peasants and ordinary tradesmen, albeit in elevated circumstances.

@ddberes1031 11 ай бұрын

You should revisit your video on SUCCESSION now that the series is over

@ripvanstinkle 22 күн бұрын

👏👏👏

@mukundgarg2461 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video differentiating beautiful, picturesque and sublime?

@171QA Жыл бұрын

Neat.

@lamecasuelas2 Жыл бұрын

And now we're back at that shit

@lamecasuelas2 Жыл бұрын

@@Dimitris_Half i know ,but i was not refering to taste though..... More about gatekeeping

@FlamraFire Жыл бұрын

Did you retitle the video? I liked the old one...

@rogeriosantos1788 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos but I miss subtitles

@s.l.f. Жыл бұрын

Muito bom rsrs

@chilaquilesdemanny Жыл бұрын

as my good friend once said, “no thoughts just vibes”

@MadDunhill Жыл бұрын

"not a phone in sight. just people enjoying the moment."

@brooksy362436 Жыл бұрын

I always pronounced Bruegel as 'Broy gull', not 'Broo gull'. But I'm not Dutch, so I could be wrong.

@Matthijsklaassen Жыл бұрын

Am Dutch. Can clarify. The last name is still around, but spelled differently than in the 16th century. Now it is spelled as Breugel. However, it is unlikely the pronounciation has changed. The eu sound is as in the french word for fire: feu.

@TL-qy1op 11 ай бұрын

Great Video, though one nit, you might want to state that your view is centered on European art.

@gato3656 11 ай бұрын

@princesshyrule Жыл бұрын

It's good to see something from you!

@AustinKrommenhoek Жыл бұрын

That's it?

@mcgrud Жыл бұрын

For the algorithm. ✊

@speeksasfada 11 ай бұрын

New

@peaduh9713 Жыл бұрын

he's back, baby

@DannySullivanMusic Жыл бұрын

Ah the proles

Жыл бұрын

the unbridled eurocentrism of this video overshadowed how well put together it was

@m_i_c_h_a_e_l Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it needs a, “. . . In European Art,” needs to be added to the title

@shadbakht Жыл бұрын

How the sacred become the profane

@blufudgecrispyrice8528 Жыл бұрын

Great video but pls list ALL the art you're using.

@nightryder21 Жыл бұрын

Have you seen Andor yet?

@ServingKant290 Жыл бұрын

Once upon a time in Hollywood meme at the painting they put in animal crossing

@MrAmazingAwesomeness Жыл бұрын

What about in non-European art? Were there dipictions of common people there?

@ackgeezer9754 3 ай бұрын

Bruegel is pronounced "Broygel", strange but true.

@kevnar Жыл бұрын

Wait. Was that somebody playing hockey 400 years ago?

@MarshBrik 11 ай бұрын

walnut brain enlightenment galileo take

@joshuaheadey9670 Жыл бұрын

Love your work mate, thanks for another upload

@cristianaira4548 Жыл бұрын

The most represented guy in history is a carpenter's son

@JenksAnro Жыл бұрын

Arent there loads of medieval paintings depicting ordinary people? Edit: Yes, there are hundreds... Im guessing this video is taking a narrow view on what counts as "significant" art