Andrey, what is art?

[3946Natasha]

¡Andrey es Arte.!

[holicat098]

A man is big legend!R.I.P. Andrey!

[rosiefnrocks]

What is art? Is such a hard question. By watching videos on youtube today about what art is, i see that in todays world there are little to no restrictions set forth and that it is a "to each his own" kind of situation. Some people claim that the distinction lies in the artists intention. While others think it has to be an expression of imagination or creativity. Andrej says the more we know the less we know, so in art is it the more we consider to be art, the less art there is?

[CrinkleCutBeatroot]

@rosiefnrocks very interesting point

[asleep37]

i love you tarkovsky

[umuima]

Where can I get a copy of this film?! I need to see it.

[kaustavthegodfather]

@umuima

you 'll get this documentary with the Andrei Rublev DVD.

[VisionMr]

Amazing artist, fantastic movies.

[happyprescriptions]

"the more we know, the less we know"

[em23]

sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.....

[ondeia]

where is the rest of the translation? he says 3 phrases and they will translate just one  ??????

[Clarensee]

@ondeia , English phrases are 2 times shorter on average.

[ondeia]

It could be shorter, but not two times, i understand a little bit russian and the translation is big simplification and some phrases are not included at all.

[Clarensee]

It's true, but often it's a price you have to pay.

[ondeia]

no, i´m sorry, i insist. in subtitles they use shorter sentences, but meaning must be the same and not do not include 2/3 of the speech.

[VisionMr]

Learn Russian, it's a wonderful language.

[HolyGabber]

@ondeia Because the Russian language is more bigger then the English language. You can't full translate what he sad you can only interpret sense and make sub. That all.

[nunhov]

!!!!

[deepdivestudios]

My definition of "art":

Art is the product of the following 3-step process:

1. Do something.

2. Call it art.

3. Believe it, or convince someone else to believe it.

[cornicabra89]

oh yes, do shit, do weapons, do emptiness, call it art, so by some kind of magic you have art. Sure, very spiritual. So what?

[deepdivestudios]

So what? ... So nothing. Why does art necessarily have to be spiritual, or even significant? Here's an idea... How about a giant weapon that fires sh-t into the emptiness of space as a greeting from the human race to anyone out there able to receive it?

[ImaginaryFoundation]

i think art helps us understand one another it speaks in a language that the entire world can understand. if used correctly it can help bond this world and help us escape from the dullness of advertisements commercials billboards and flashing lights. just a constant flow of commercials, all flash and no substance. the kind of art you describe is what we are used to after art has become a vehicle for corporations to sell you things you dont need.

[deepdivestudios]

I wasn't describing a kind of art. Nor was I endorsing mediocrity or insincerity or materialism or anything at all, for that matter. I'm happy to be stirring commentary (which actually was part of the intent), but I fear the point was lost.

[theCosmotect]

A noble intent, deepdive, but probably not the best place to do so. Mainly it's because of the limitations and/or clumsiness of the Youtube comments system. It tends to favor short and sweet throwaway comments rather than significant discussion. But I'm all for a revised comments system.

[deepdivestudios]

I see your point but must beg to differ with some of it. I think that YouTube and like forums is perfect for significant discussion, because it's where the momentum is. If brevity is necessary, then so be it, and that may not be a bad thing. We live in a world of information overload and sound bites. Long-winded is out. This is a perfect framework in which to practice and apply succinct significance. The world is evolving ever faster, and this medium is on the leading edge of change.

[plaspas]

if everything is art then nothing is art.... the definition of art shouldnt destroy art itself.

[deepdivestudios]

A definition only poses an interpretation of a word, so a particular definition of "art" cannot "destroy" art without conflicting with some other definition (which is supposedly the true definition). What you are really saying is that the definition of art shouldn't disagree with YOUR definition. I don't see a problem with that, but then everyone should be able to say the same thing. That doesn't make EVERYTHING art, though.

[plaspas]

saying that  it is my definition, doesnt mean anything about its truth or contents...

[plaspas]

oh and by the way, not everything is a battle of will or elections

[plaspas]

fruthermore what you are just doing it is just saying there are a lot of definitions of art...that is a fact.. but i dont think it will follow that there is not a true definition of art or a wrong definition of art from this point

[deepdivestudios]

... and so it follows from the idea of wrong definitions of art that... and I think we are all in agreement... true art should NEVER be:

1. uncongruous

2. meeching

3. unctuous

4. inobsequious

5. fallow

... and those who produce wrong art should be placed on a controlled list and monitored with sky-based tracking technology. And when they appear in forums from that point on, authorities should be prepared to jump out and yell, "Caveat emptor! This is NOT art!"

[plaspas]

ah not quite... you are talking about definitions with lack of sense, in other words, you are saying that a definition ( in this case art) is or imposed or not imposed. but that way of thinking doesnt care about senses... the question do you believe in manking sense?

[chandru1103]

lets stop talking about the definitions and make something...why do we have to have evrything defined for us..pretty small minded... why can't everything just be?

[plaspas]

U__U

[chandru1103]

No this is excellent...this really is...very concise...I am not one for defining "art" if that is the term we deem it now...but this is really good.

[theCosmotect]

We seriously need more people like Tarkovsky in the world. He died way too early. We need artists who understand and can express the things they see clearly that we struggle with.

[dimabbq]

It's a shame that the people whose vision of the world is clouded up and who struggle with the world feel the need to turn their brain off rather than explore further.

"We seriously need more people like Tarkovsky in the world"

Nail -> head

[GraachAhim]

"Maybe we are here to enhance ourselves spiritually".

And that's it.

For those who long to understand his films, he's giving here the key.

[Ankhsnammon]

Creativity,development of the blessings the universal love,a path sorrounded by pain,where the light of beuaty shines just in the end of it...all of this...Art...

Great video,profound thoughts...and some confidential air that makes it already more charming..

Tahnks for posting this1

ankhsnammon

[artemisbell]

Such an interesting perspective.Although he does not answer the question directly or specifically, he tries to cover the concept of being creative in general, something that is so fundamental to human existence.

Thank you for this video.

[joaograma]

he doesnt talk about being creative. he talks about being yourself, which is a total different thing.

[artemisbell]

That's your perspective.

There is no separation. We are creators and being oneself is the act of creating every moment and art is the means by which we can achieve the awareness of our true nature.

[hanshotfirst1138]

God, I'd love to see Nostalghia...

And a Criterion rerelease of Andrei Rublev.

[Bonapart3]

my god was he a genius. his father was awsome as well.

[VincentSCJR]

other directors' films are not the same after you've seen tarkovsky's

[plusmavideo]

#1  .

[VulgarHurricane]

A mio avviso, il più GRANDE regista di tutti i tempi, per la straordinaria capacità di investigare e riconciliare sempre, nei suoi poemi cinematografici, realtà interiore e spazio naturale.

Andrej, per me sei un autentico maestro di vita, grazie per tutto ciò che hai fatto!

[TreeKin]

Ditto. Regarded by many as the best director to date and after seeing some of his films I totally agree. its a shame he only made 7 features before dying of cancer.

[KubrickIsAGod]

I have just discovered him, and I just ordered all his DVDs from eBay, because of this, I am low on money. Tarkovsky is God.

[marcolopolis555]

@KubrickIsAGod

How did that investment turn out, in retrospect?

[PeppinoTheBrave]

I agree, he was a genius. Very rare person and phylosopher.

[PlacetOculis]

In these days, Andrej is dead since 20 years and there is noone like him, he remains the best director forever ! Miss him.