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Giuseppe Castiglione was a missionary artist and Imperial Painter in the Qing court who served three generations of Chinese emperors for 51 years. His cross-cultural style skillfully blended Western realism with the rich symbolism of Chinese art, granting him a place in China’s art history.
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Excerpts from Castiglione's Memoria Postuma, Archivum Romanum Societatis Iesu (ARSI).
Special thanks to David Kelly from ‪@VoicesofthePast‬ for helping me launch this channel!
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00:00 Introduction
01:46 Emperors Kanxi and Yongzheng
06:25 The Qianlong Era
12:26 The Old Summer Palace
#arthistory #chineseart

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@ArtandContext 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! Please do comment, like, subscribe, and press the notification bell-it really helps a lot.

@RuthvenMurgatroyd 7 месяцев назад

This is brilliant and the editing was exquisite also. All of the visual artifacts (not just those painted by Castiglione) were obviously carefully chosen and beautifully framed. Very excited for your next video!

@MrMd2b 17 дней назад

❤❤❤

@thenextguy32 21 день назад

damn when the summer palace ruins hits i got destroyed

@AkasakaS2000 Месяц назад

Total gem in RU-vid! The portrait of the 3 emeperors are on every single Chinese history textbook, yet the artist was never mentioned. Who would have known that the artist was actually an Italian missionary!

@kuchikopi4631 Месяц назад

Italians were far superior in the arts.

@TactlessGuy Месяц назад

@@kuchikopi4631 Europeans should continue proliferating Asian culture.

@somemoreplaylists1781 29 дней назад

Some of the paintings in the video might not be by Castiglione. The famous portrait of Kangxi (beginning of video), for example. Also worth mentioning is this 1699 portrait of Kangxi. It's in a Europeanized style, painted 16 years before Castiglione arrived in China. Supposedly, Castiglione's first recorded work in the hybrid style was made in 1723, during Yongzheng's reign commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kangxi_Emperor.jpg

@decem_sagittae 29 дней назад

Anyone who isn't an ignorant and uncultured peasant

@ettan5812 25 дней назад

"yet the artist was never mentioned" yeah wonder why xD

@johnperic6860 Месяц назад

It's really beautiful when Western art and Eastern art mix. Are of Indo-Europe and the Sinic-World developed in such isolation to each other, but when they come together they're absolutely stunning.

@ChristianJiang Месяц назад

Well if you’re using broad categories like this, then you’re actually going to see way more contact between the indo-European and the Sinic worlds! Take the Tocharians for examples, who are Indo-European and lived very close to the Chinese. To this day, a lot of words in Chinese actually come from this Indo-European language, cf. 蜂蜜 (honey), which comes from Tocharian and is therefore related to European words such as “miele” (Italian), мёд (Russian) and “mead” (English)! Even 狗 could be related to English “hound”! This, and many other links.

@decem_sagittae 29 дней назад

"Isolation", yeah bro it's not like the silk road existed since antiquity or that the Romans and Chinese were fully aware of each other and even sent embassies

@virginiamontaldo440 25 дней назад

Wouldn't this merging have already happened with Buddhist art in China?

@ChristianJiang 25 дней назад

@@virginiamontaldo440 not just that… Buddhism arriving to China already constitutes the two world meeting. A lot of Chinese translators rendered Sanskrit words in Chinese

@jdelacruz14791 18 дней назад

Indo-Europe includes India and Persia, which are close to China

@Shineon83 5 месяцев назад

Oh, how I WISH poor Castiglione had had the time/inclination to keep a journal….What an amazing life . What an extraordinary artist ❤

@StopFear 19 дней назад

He probably had but it was lost in history. Usually all Europeans , especially missionaries would keep a minimal journal as a log of events.

@LuiWallentinGttler 7 месяцев назад

This is such a good way to convey history. I can only applaud all the work that goes into making videos of this quality.

@ShrinkyDonk Месяц назад

damn Castiglione's art was the first time I got chills from any artwork literally the best art I have ever seen

@mattsch21 17 дней назад

Wow. Maybe you should check out some of the actual great European portraitists. You've never looked at Rembrandt's paintings? This was not some master painter. This was a Jesuit missionary trained to paint by the Jesuits. If he was a master he would have been painting European nobility. He was not so he was sent to China.

@ShrinkyDonk 17 дней назад

@@mattsch21 I'll have a look and nope I don't look at art that much lol

@ShrinkyDonk 17 дней назад

@@mattsch21 I did look up Rembrandt I love his work 👍👍

@bankerdave888 7 месяцев назад

The Emperor was right.....such great artist cannot be found again!

@Apulia2001 12 дней назад

This painter had a role in " Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace". The wonderful Chinese Soap Opera that got me through the Pandemic.

@sandilou2U 7 месяцев назад

He was a brilliant artist. I am grateful to have heard this fascinating piece of history. I think the intimate details recorded in letters and journals are as important, if not more so, as the official records and are essential to understanding international relationships today. I look forward to this new series.

@Zephyriia Месяц назад

Love how you showed me how important Art History can be. This is an amazing way of teaching this often disregarded subject.

@kaloarepo288 Месяц назад

The Jesuit mission to China in the eighteenth century was absolutely amazing - China was introduced to the latest western music, art and science. It is reported that a baroque orchestra was sent to China and the emperor was so totally captivated by the music that he ordered them to play on and on and that his own Chinese musicians learn the techniques. This is the era when the latest astronomical and chronological discoveries made in Europe were introduced to China and is on the record that the traditional Chinese calendar was "reformed" by a Jesuit priest - the traditional calendar that is still used in the Chinese world today!

@gsbsblue 19 дней назад

love your presentation of this historical story.

@ReynaSingh 7 месяцев назад

Looking forward to what this channel has in store for

@markp44288 7 месяцев назад

Very well written and edited. I did not know this story. I am really excited for when you do some older ancient art too!

@Rhombohedral Месяц назад

Thank you for your marvellous narration of this fascinating history. 11:38 When Tibetan tangka paintings and Italian painting merge together subscribed! You work deserves many more!

@jeepmega629 24 дня назад

It’s always us Italians finding ourselves in the Far East

@erlinacobrado7947 17 дней назад

Yet somehow, the Oriental noodles found a home in Italy

@joaocorreia524 16 дней назад

There were more portuguese, we still have an indirect presence in Japan and ASEAN, not to mention Macau and Goa Not so much in Europe, tho, almost only with recent migrants

@michaelhull1813 7 месяцев назад

Came from @Voicesofthepast recommendation. Subscribed because of the quality! Bravo!

@cpm9747 7 месяцев назад

So much beauty and history in one video. This was very inspirational to me and I look forward to seeing more videos from you.

@T1tanAtlas 5 месяцев назад

This was fantastic! The narration was extremely informative whilst also being succinct and engaging enough to keep attention throughout the video. The editing was great as well, and it was amazing to see some of Castilliones works.

@Eric-uy7ee 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic source of subject for a channel premier and excellent presentation. Please make more.

@Anil18834 27 дней назад

I'm thrilled to have found your videos. This is great

@amicus1766 7 месяцев назад

This is a lovely beginning. Really a glorious way to spend almost 20 minutes. What a sensitive and well-edited video with excellent use of music. Everything was a seamless fit. I am very excited about this channel. Best wishes and I hope the rest of the videos are as beautiful and interesting as this one. This was an excellent place to begin. Bravo!

@electra424 7 месяцев назад

This was phenomenal I can't wait for more!!!

@loods2215 7 месяцев назад

Now that's one hell of an episode to start off the channel with, great content!

@Empire-Builders 5 месяцев назад

Love your editing style, and really enjoyed this video. Can't wait to see this channel grow

@sunnyboy4553 7 месяцев назад

This is so, so beautiful, lessons in history as well as a feast for the eyes, and an aesthetic pleasure. Thank you so much.

@dansiegel333 7 месяцев назад

A beautiful video. Talk about an auspicious beginning- bravo!

@booleanmodifier 7 месяцев назад

Great video. I'm looking forward to more uploads from this channel.

@GH-ue5xk 7 месяцев назад

Amazing video, can't wait for the next one!

@enragedkaiser237 7 месяцев назад

Wonderful video! Castiglione's art left me speechless

@pollema Месяц назад

Un video spettacolare!

@TheLoosestOfGooses 2 месяца назад

These videos are amazing! I really hope you keep making them!

@richestmanintatooine7131 7 месяцев назад

Amazing! Thank you very much for this video.

@peekaboo1575 7 месяцев назад

If this channel is going to be as good as Voices of the Past, then I'm in.

@MiScusi69 19 дней назад

I love Giuseppe Castiglione's art, and this video was a great and profound tribute to such a talented artist, who was able to take the best from the European and Chinese traditions and fuse those elements together in unparalleled masterpieces.

@I-0-0-I 7 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed everything about this.

@FrJohnBrownSJ 7 месяцев назад

As a Jesuit, I find your take on this fascinating.

@ArtandContext 7 месяцев назад

Amazing! Thank you.

@Toripusutashi 29 дней назад

Ew Jesuits

@ezrafriesner8370 27 дней назад

Are the jesuits ever gonna pay reparations for taking part in slavery and encouraging antisemitism?

@Michael01093 Месяц назад

This was one of the better videos I've watched on youtube in a while. Thanks.

@Trgn 3 дня назад

Extraordinary art and art history lesson. What a gem of a channel

@andreluislimaa 7 месяцев назад

this was such a lovely watch!

@TheOneWhoKnocks969 7 месяцев назад

Another quality channel excited for further updates

@thedreadtyger 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations on a beautiful and auspicious beginning.

@guilhermereis9520 7 месяцев назад

Wow!! Incredible narration and imagery!! Love it. Keep it going

@fulminatus6241 7 месяцев назад

A great first effort. I will be looking forward to more.

@user-dg1zt9dt2j 7 месяцев назад

Qué gran comienzo!! Este formato es todo un acierto. El video me ha resultado muy atractivo por ese enfoque personal que une delicadamente unas evocadoras imágenes y una bella y poco conocida historia. Fantástico trabajo. Adelante!!!! Queremos ver otro!

@CQ-369 5 месяцев назад

I just subscribed. The scholarly blending of art and history, (my favorite subjects), your calm voice & editing, background music, all are noticed & appreciated.

@Zephyriia Месяц назад

Brilliant, really brilliant. I loved this, and it is hard to believe this is your first video! Much love, much love.

@leonjordaan8780 7 месяцев назад

Great video, looking forward to more!

@surgeeo1406 7 месяцев назад

This is a great idea for a channel!

@Artur_M. 7 месяцев назад

Very interesting! This channel is off to a great start.

@shioma 16 дней назад

Throughly enjoyed this video! Brilliantly done

@mister4701 7 месяцев назад

I must compliment the amazing quality of paintings and related.

@mladen8127 23 дня назад

Beautifully produced video, thank you

@peterwindhorst5775 Месяц назад

I am surprised you didn't show my favorite from that period - a painting of the emperor in the wig and robes of a European monarch like Louis the Sun King.

@Danksigmalord 25 дней назад

Do you know the name of this painting?

@peterwindhorst5775 24 дня назад

@@Danksigmalord no, i just saw it once, and wondered what the story was behind it... now with this youtube, I can guess that the emperor might have requested it.

@AndreaPetruccione 24 дня назад

Go search for emperor Yongzheng in european dress: you should find what you're looking for

@funnywarnerbox300 24 дня назад

If anyone knows the painting, I would also like to see it.

@AntieCathyria 23 дня назад

@@Danksigmalord That is 雍正半身西服像 (Portrait of the Emperor Yongzheng with European Costume and Wig) which painted by Castiglione in 1727. Because Yongzheng like cosplay, he asked Castiglione to paint him as a European.

@alekid 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic idea for a channel and a great start! I didn't know Castiglione. Thanks for this video! Looking forward to the next ones. (Subscribed)

@basskick666 7 месяцев назад

Best of luck with this new channel.

@MaxiWolf88 7 месяцев назад

This already has me intrigued and excited! I will wait patiently for every video. I love history, every part. Thanks for this!

@maligjokica 7 месяцев назад

Come here from Voices from the past. Great video,the music was perfect background. Subscribed!

@icaroviera8257 Месяц назад

Great video! Love Castiglione’s work.

@annettedrew-sx4if 3 месяца назад

Such a provocative video. Thank you from a fellow lover of art and history. I wish you great success. More please!

@rogerhinman5427 7 месяцев назад

Cool video. This is a great start for your channel.

@virginiawilkinson5038 7 месяцев назад

Very good program. I subscribed. Thank you.

@adrianbarcena78 7 месяцев назад

Incredible video!

@theghosthero6173 Месяц назад

Amazing video, i always loved his art

@mrboobiesrider9212 7 месяцев назад

Subscribed.. looking forward to your next upload already

@BrianelSuperMacho Месяц назад

This was incredible!!! The story is beyond fascination and your visual storytelling abilities are impeccable. Thanks so much for making this. ❤

@sovereignbrother 7 месяцев назад

Brilliant presentation!

@jellyfishstars3536 7 месяцев назад

Great video!

@utecoulmann5526 7 месяцев назад

Brilliant. I enjoyed very minute watching.

@ArtandContext 7 месяцев назад

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@laurarubiolopez6434 7 месяцев назад

Wonderful work! Can't wait to see more! 😊

@valdemarforsman 7 месяцев назад

Nice video, I subscribed! One thing for the future; the sources used for the video should be listed in the description. It would give the videos, as well as the channel itself, much more confidence and professionalism. It feels like most youtube channels don't really do this, which is a shame. So it would be nice if this new channel would do it right from the beginning. Edit: Also, I have no idea about how the algorithm works but the title of the video is quite vague

@jjescorpiso21 7 месяцев назад

I agree! If it’s easier, even a Google Docs link that contains the references would be very appreciated.

@VolkorelArgili 3 месяца назад

Really great video!

@vina4789 27 дней назад

This video is very well made bro

@markt8597 Месяц назад

Very interesting painter, and brilliant video! Thank you

@krayxeez 5 месяцев назад

Insanely good video, time froze as I watched it. Wow and thank you.

@augustojoaquinrodriguez6178 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely astonishing!

@lesliestone7971 2 месяца назад

That was really good!

@javier2653 7 месяцев назад

Interesante trabajo , ameno, y muy bien desarrollado, con gran sensibilidad, sobre aspectos poco conocidos del arte y las interacciones culturales. Deseando ver el siguiente, gracias