Waldemar Looks At The Dark Ages In A New Light | Age Of Light: Full Series

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  @wernerkraeutler4507 · 1 year ago

  The films by Waldemar Januszczak are among the very best in the field of cultural education. They are a shining example of how this type of education can be engaging, entertaining, and, above all, memorable. I wish these videos were shown in schools.

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  @SaltySerial · 4 years ago

  All I can think of with the  Rotas square, is that 2000 years from now someone will  dig up a stone plaque that says,  "Live,  Laugh,  Love".  They'll be completely perplexed and it will drive scholars to study it for deeper meaning.

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  @krotenschemel8558 · 4 years ago

  A month ago, I wouldn&apos;t give a ginger&apos;s ear about art history. Now I&apos;m binging all of the Waldemar for the third time.<br>It&apos;s really the right combination of engagement. Honest, interesting and easily digestable.<br>But also let me point out how refreshing it is to see documentaries, which are properly cohesively narrated by one person speaking in full paragraphs - not supercuts of different people saying the same thing 10 times in a row. Or foreign experts who get talked over by the translater so you understand neither. No fancy 2-second attention span camera jerking or interruptions. It&apos;s just rock solid timeless good work. It&apos;s as if the creators understood their own art as well.

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  @rosehart341 · 3 years ago

  I simply love WJ, he made lockdown bearable and has increased my understanding of art hugely.

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  @garypuckettmuse · 3 years ago

  This series is absolutely wonderful. &nbsp;I have to highlight how transforming and mesmerizing the film on Islam was. &nbsp;Not only will I watch this again and again but I am truly inspired to put my nose in books and film and pictures of the beauty of the Islamic world. &nbsp;It sort of decoded the Islamic aesthetics in a way that invited me in to that world. &nbsp;This series and WJ are just &quot;everything*. &nbsp;Thank you to one and all on the team who make these they are really works of art with great scripts, excellent cinematic style creating that intimacy between WJ and the viewer and allowing the viewer to see what WJ is looking at as a companion to him on his travels, the editing is great and there is no effort spared for them to go long distances just to show us something amazing and unexpected which they could have done fine without but which just notch the whole program up. &nbsp;Such a genius idea that instead of the host talking to another party he just makes the viewer his travel and conversation companion.<br><br>I cannot thank everyone behind these programs enough. &nbsp;And Waldemar is so amazing at putting the art in the world and the world in the art.

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  @dannyreynolds2751 · 4 years ago

  I&apos;m in awe. The amount of research, editing, planning, travel, logistics, and problems gaining access and permissions to film, with no small amount of re-enactors must have been a Herculean effort. &nbsp;The end product is as masterful as the art works and architecture presented. &nbsp;What a wonderful learning journey that I hope others will enjoy as much as I have. Thank you.

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• ZO

  @zooladar · 4 years ago

  Waldemar you are the David Attenborough of art history, that is now clear. Your films are masterpieces that originate from ultimate dedication and commitment to the subject and story telling. Also a great sense of humor added to the beautifully composed scenes. Fantastic! Thank you for every second and frame

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  @amirakhouildi3792 · 4 years ago

  Thank you Waldemar <br>For the people who want to know more ; 1;23 The Vandals in Africa = Carthage = Tunisia / The coliseum of El Jem &nbsp;/ Bardo Museum .

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  @Lakelady1963 · 4 years ago

  His films are so well done! Even down to the very subtle back ground music, fun camera angles . You can tell he loves his work and makes history so very interesting. Should be shown in schools.

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  @scotteaton4868 · 4 years ago

  Waldemar is a stud. Plain and simple. Why this guy doesn&apos;t have his own prime time show on PBS is a crime. I would pay to watch it.

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  @borge2014 · 4 years ago

  I can watch Waldemar&apos;s presentations on a loop all day! He&apos;s and incredible art historian and presenter. Wish for new content too.☮

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  @gradbuckie · 3 years ago

  Waldemar is one of my favourite presenters- I’d love to see him do more!

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