Unearthing the Masterpieces of Vikings |Perspective
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Published 2020-04-30
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This episode concentrates on the Vikings and their inventive craftsmanship, the expansive Carolingians' art of exquisite finesse and richness and the skillful hardworking ingenious Anglo-Saxons. Januszczak shows the Viking skill in making ships and their attacks on Christian centres such as Lindisfarne not only to loot but to defend their own Norse gods.
He visits the Jelling stones that commemorated the Danes' conversion to Christianity. Charles Martel and the Franks belief they were God's chosen people after the defeat of Muslim forces later led to Charlemagne being declared Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope and the creation of the largest empire since the Romans.
Januszczak considers Charlemagne's Palatine Chapel, Aachen, as a brutal and cold attempt to copy the Muslim Mosque of Cordoba. Anglo-Saxon art is represented by the Sutton Hoo hoard. Januszczak concludes that in the Dark Ages it was not the sword but the written word, whether in wood, stone, or what he considers the greatest masterpiece of all art, the Lindisfarne Gospels, that defined the age.
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All Comments (21)
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I think I've learned more from Januszczak in two weeks of watching his documentaries than 4 years of Fine Arts. FANTASTIC!
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We can all thank Professor Waldemar Januszczak for the best, most entertaining, and most informative videos on history, culture, and art, anywhere on the Internet! Thank you!
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That metal worker guy is incredible
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You are without doubt one of the best art historians of all time. Your teaching is in itself an artform. Thank you.
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On the cross: "This is a rather wonky specimen, which is why I like it so much. It's not quite right...so you just want to hug it." :) I love his quirky humor.
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Waldemar’s Perspective productions are like a combination of travelogue, sociology, psychology, geography, history, and art - all delivered in a style that is entertaining and accessible for the lay person. He gives the viewer the perspective of art history from both the forest and the trees, and as a result makes a strong case for his perspectives on art. It’s how every Art History 101 should be taught.
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Tryin to watch ads but this documentary is in the way
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I love watching this guy-thanks for helping me heal up from rib injury and keeping my brain entertained
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Waldemar is an absolute treasure as a presenter and spokesperson for all historical subjects. The B.B.C. really has a treasure in him. Don't let him get away!!! Lol
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"Words, letters, inscriptions, they keep appearing in this story, and wherever they appear, they seem to glow with Dark Age urgency." Glow with Dark Age urgency. Out of the darkness appears a glow. A light. A beauty. A wisdom. What an image! What a wordsmith. An artist of words. Waldemar Januszczak, your programme is a piece of art in itself. Thank you for enlightening us in such a delightful manner. This information just flows in without resistance like melted gold.
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“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.....................
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Waldemar's enthusiasm is delightful!
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You know it's a Waldemar doc if "Wonky" pops up somewhere......as I rewatch these brilliant films I've heard it used several times.
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This man is like a fiery version of David Attenborough! I love it....
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Waldemar's perspective is stellar, magnificent and splendid. I'm thankful for you sir.
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Love the metal working artist.
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Man, you almost gave me a heart attack there 😨👉🏻14:51 when you whipped out your FOLDEKNIV in front of the rune stone
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The Oseberg ship is amazing.
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" The twilight begins to work it's magick," Indeed.
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I just love valking around vith Waldemar. This is my new fave series!
