Baroque Splendor: A Visual Exploration by Waldemar |Perspective 

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I’ve watched this documentary so many times I can’t count. I’ve seen all his documentaries and this man has inspired me to explore so many different facets of art I absolutely love him for enlightening me❤

He’s like that teacher that you will always be grateful to for making a difference in your life!

No art history documentary compares to this series. The amount of knowledge and love for art you get from this man you don’t get anywhere else.

Waldemar Januszczak is like the Steve Irwin of art history, the genuine enthusiasm comes through.

I dream of travelling through Europe with Waldemar, he is one of my favourite persons in this world

"Everyone deserves a spot in Boroque art." I love it! The "dads army", "higgledy piggelty" lol this man gives everything a warm and fuzzy feeling. I love strumming the guitar as well. Thank you Waldemar.

Remember watching this on the bbc when I was younger. Completely opened my eyes to something I did not know existed. Such a great presenter

A real treat, a whole Baroque in one finger tip. I don't know that anyone has brought art and history closer to an ordinary man like Waldemar did

The host is just so god damned charismatic! I love this guy!

I love Waldemar 👍without doubt the BEST Art 🇬🇧Historian narrator ever , so enthusiastic and explicit .. he is Poetry to my ears !! Greetings from Oxnard, California 🇺🇸

Such a gift! I can’t get over the fact that I’m just finding this on RU-vid. Such a fantastic production. The effort that have gone into these documentaries is astounding. The visuals, the narrative, Waldemar… what a package of brilliance. THANK YOU!

Excellent series as all of Waldemar's are.

A magnificent achievement, well done Waldemar!

I love the comparison of a "Rennaissance pearl" and "Baroque pearl". Even my aging brain can remember that one. Thank you for all these art videos that encompass so much history in such an entertaining way.

It is because of Waldemar that my understanding and live of art has grown so much. There is nothing that I can do to express my gratitude for this remarkable man.

As a muralist...its astounding amount of work that monk did...but then...he didnt have the internet...or tv

Perspective is a great site. Here you can get a good education. Waldemar Januszczak is a fine narrator, and educator. Wow! I shall never forget Borromini, and Bernini. These are true angels of our cultural heritage.

Waldemar is an awesome human just being 🙃😉 a wealth of information! made so entertaining and so clearly explained. Also love love love the Impressionist series.

You are an absolute genius. Your art documentaries are the best by a million miles.

Waldemar's "Perspective" is right on target and is a most insightful art lover/teacher. Thank You

It is a joy being taken to school by that man!

So much valuable information, I’m watching it the fourth time to soak it all up.. Probably will be many more:)) Perspective is my sanctuary from the madness of the outside world. Thank you Waldemar!

I was very fortunate that I discovered the genius of Waldemar in 2012 when I watched The Dark Ages, An Age of Light. I’ve learned more from him about history of art from anyone I’ve ever met, read or studied, and ever since, I’ve been watching him, listening and learning with vigour.

A binge-watch in a single video! Doesn't get much better than that.

You are a great presenter. I love your unpretentious, entertaining and informative approach. Thanks

It’s impossible not to love and respect a great teacher. The sort you pine to be a captive audience for, and also go to the pub with. The ones who somehow still remember you after many years, despite having launched so many students out into the world like thousands of bright spinning tops.

I noticed how he greeted a woman sitting near the door of a church. That made me feel happy.

Thought you might delve more into the Bernini/Borromini rivalry as they are the undisputed masters of the Baroque. Bernini's, Fountain of the Four Rivers was Borromini's idea as it sits in front of the magnificent church he designed in Piazza Navona, Church of Sant'Agnese. The St. Peter's Baldacchino was also mostly Borromini's idea while working with Maderno before Bernini usurped his ideas and lastly look at the two staircases in the Palazzo Barberini, one by Borromini and the other by Bernini. Love your videos, thanks.

This was absolutely amazing, intriguing and informative!! The teacher/narrator is wonderful! I love his voice, accent and explanations of things. I'm not so interested in art per se but this held my interest the entire time and I couldn't look away! Bravo!!! Will actually watch again! TY!

This video baroque me.

Panie Waldemarze. Jest pan wielki. Jadę do Krakowa oglądać kościoły.

Mr. Waldermar, is better than money. Pure delight. Thank you, so much.

“That fretfulness, that sweatiness” you’ve told me things about my Catholic upbringing I didn’t realize I had, let alone it being noticed by others.

I've watched this three or four times, I will never get tired of this.

I dont ever comment but i have to say that this man-single handedly, opened up a facet of life I knew existed but I did not know however, how incredibly deep they got on the history and information on each piece. I dont have to fact check my dude- I know his shit is on point. Waldemar thank you so much for opening up this world to me.

Waldemar is my favorite presenter!

Love this guy. The one about the Dark Ages and Renaissance are brilliant too.

Wow that architect at the end of the show. He designed it, he saw the 1st stones being laid, and saw it complete. Awesome what an achievement. Really enjoyed the whole video. Thanks for the upload. Love me some Baroque, a top notch presenter and art coinsurer Waldemar :L)

Great Zeus I love your dialogue. Your descriptions of The Baroque getting off the pedestal are awesome!

Waldemar is awesome!! It's important to note that even in this modern age the experts are still revising the history of people like Caravaggio as our intrepid narrator stated. I would like to crack the door of our imagination open a little to suggest that Bernini and company did not actually build all these magnificent buildings but instead built upon the ruins of the past civilization that vanished. There is much tangential evidence in terms of maps and artifacts that suggest our history was indeed changed and that the previous civilization was far more technologically advanced than we give them credit for. I would also like to suggest, for purposes of intellectual discussion rather than be offensive that while our religions have defined our culture we don't have anything but our individual faith and the artifacts to validate them. It is possible that the religious symbols and characters are no more real than the characters in Star Wars but represent many things of cold hard science, for example the shape of the cross and the giant pine cone - all have alternate meanings in physics and biology. It would be quite difficult to gather the money and talent needed to build just the Vatican these days and yet somehow they did it all across the world even in places with tiny populations - the builders of old could erect a cathedral in a mere 3 years and we can't even renovate one in that time these days it seems. We had electric powered dirigibles before the Wright brothers and electric powered cars before the 1900s even started (just look it up if you don't believe me). Whatever the truth actually is doesn't jive with the timeline of history as presented. This is why I love it when an expert like our main man Waldemar can say "we aren't exactly sure but.."

This one of the best arts and architecture documentary 👍👍👍

Mr. Januszczak is a national treasure!

Caravaggio's art is magical. I love the fact that he inserts his own face in so many of his great paintings. The boy and lizard, the boy playing the lute. etc etc. He had a beautiful face, and was undoubtedly proud of his looks.

Raised Catholic and having been to St. Peter’s a few times… this absolutely captures the weight you feel in there

Waldemar’s commentary and his way of explaining art is so refreshing!

Every time an artist or an artwork is mentioned and I have to pause and look it up on Wikipedia, I can’t help but to mentally read the page with Waldemars voice!

These works are truly masterpieces even if you’re not Catholic.

It’s a treat to watch your videos. You simply and explain things which will take years to learn. Thank you very much.

Seeing this on BBC4 introduced me to art. Thank you Waldemar!

Waldemar is the Carl Sagan of art history... Passion, knowledge and curiosity...

Dear Perspective, thank you for giving me another Waldemar video. I really needed this.

Woohoo Waldy.

Pure addiction! Once you get hooked, you can't stop. Love the enthusiasm and locations. I've learnt more from this program, than any history lessons at school. Just Love it. Thanks

Extraordinary, couldn´t stop watching all at once....THANK YOU

My brother used to say "If it isnt BAROQUE...DON'T FIX IT!" AND HE WAS A MUSIC TEACHER!! I used to make gagging noises. How I wish I could hear him make that awful pun/joke again. REST IN PEACE, JIM. I MISS YOU EVERY DAY.

Thank you so much for your extraordinary films! I watch them over and over. Please continue this series! ❤️

Hello from Uruguay, I have been watching videos from this channel since last year and they are amazing. I love Waldemar's way of explaining art. Anyone else from Uruguay who has been watching them?

The host makes this so interesting to watch and I learnt a lot. Thank you.

This is overwhelmingly beautiful. I'm in awe.

A tale of 2 pearls as told by the master of metaphor. How art should be verbalized.

the Architecture is for the body not only for the eyes ............... Brilliant

I love his "Perspective". Bravo to a great series.

Baroque and its opulent innovations- never goes out of style.

I love watching you, Waldemar. You really are good fun xxx

the thing in spending time with you is that while u take us to all sorts of incredible places where extraordinary happened, we still get addicted to you, perfect voice and the manner of presentation expands from being funny to all kind of directorial tips close to art.

Thank You Waldemar for making Art History current and very interesting...

This video, and all your videos are very well down Waldemar I have loved art since I was very young and now in my 70 years you have taught me so much and I sure do thank you I love your videos you’ve got me riveted.

We have a Baroque exhibit right now at our Museum of Art, with pieces on loan from the Capodimonte Museum. I went on opening day. Loved it.

What a great idea to put a whole series in one video. Other series (Renaissance, Impressionists, etc.) are not always easy to watch in their intended sequence on YT.

Wonderful indeed, thank you Waldemar Januszczak! 😊

So fascinating - Thank you So much !

Was amazing decoument with him, he's best teacher.

@Perspective Thank you very much for sharing.... I LOVE Waldermar's enthusiastic and very interesting presentations... Simply perfection on legs!

I enjoyed this show immensely.

I love the way Waldemar masterfully emulates the religious hierarchy, dancing between sarcasm and sincerity. Sarcasm > The religious controllers have absolutely no idea what happens after death but sincerely> allow the follower to believe that they do know. It's a larf innit?

Your channel is a must-watch for me. Thank you!

#1.7K+ LIKE! Thank you, Waldemer! Your palpable narration literally “fleshed out” Baroque. Synesthesia evoked. 8:59AM. 07/17/22.♥️

Love watching documentaries like this. Excellent documentary 💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏

I've watched this film about 5 or 6 times. There is so much information that I need multiple viewing to get it all.

I love that the Catholic response to Protestant charges of worldliness, vanity, luxury and vice is to triple down on all of that in their art!

My grandfather was a historian so I grew up listening to stories about Admiral Nelson and seeing the paintings of the age of sail. I play Civilization 5 because I love history. I've just been getting into art in history and it is gorgeous seeing the architecture and hearing the dramatic, epic masterpieces that give color to documentaries such as these. As a child there were a few things my grandparents showed me that were of interest. Now at 35 I really do appreciate seeing those things that I considered boring. It's just exquisite seeing for myself why certain things are so treasured.

Absolute gold. Babylon the great takes on a whole new meaning now for me personally! Thankyou

Fantastic video!!!! (Note: If I understand it correctly, Jewish lineage is matriarchal - not patriarchal. Therefore, even if his father was a converso, he was not ‘ethnically Jewish’. )

Thanks!

What a journey. Outstanding! Thank you.

I'm an artist and I must say this man is hilarious and great genuine genius of breaking down what is done somewhat

Thank you. This was so enlightening. You can feel the passion of the time.

This series is a masterpiece. Bravo!!

On another tip, this guy Waldermar really shows his appreciation of great art, a joy to watch. So turns out most of what I saw as Renaissance was in fact Baroque. Most of my favourite artists also. Well at least I know who my monks are now as well. Charles I was our Claudius it would seem. Jan Vermeer is sending me to Ghent. Rubens, Rembrandt, Velásquez, Goya - All great. Cromwell really was an arsehole wasn't he.

I like how you wash your feet and the beginning of episode 2. I love all you're eloquence in commentary.

Fantastic like his other programs. I have watched and learnt from him on bbc and now RU-vid.

I love the Baroque do this is a treat.

this is a perfect example of how someone can make history fun.

Another wonderful documentary. Thank you. You always make the era real to me as though I've stepped back in time with you.

uraaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! i saved them when they where single episodes! please do for renascentist, rococco a full video with all episodes like thiiisss🎉! i think i ve see it 100 times and i terorized my friends to watch them😅 now i can send a simple 1 link❤.

Go Waldermar such great insight

cant believe they dedicated just under a minute talking about baroque art in Latin America. Peru was barely mentioned, but Baroque art was incredible important in Brazil as well!!

Bloody beautiful xxx Victoria 🦋🦋🦋

Now my poor lil heart wants a Baroque pearl! 😍😍😍 Thanks a lot, Waldo! Srsly though this is a fun one, love these art docs so much.