In 1906, Dr. Morgenthaler began collecting over 100 artworks created by patients at Bern Psychiatric Hospital, contributing to the history of Outsider Art.
Synopsis
In 1906, Dr. Morgenthaler began collecting over 100 artworks created by patients at Bern Psychiatric Hospital, contributing to the history of Outsider Art.
Synopsis
Dr. Morgenthaler, a psychiatrist at Bern Psychiatric Hospital, began collecting and photographing the artistic creations of his patients in 1906. His efforts focused on works produced by individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. These drawings, paintings, and objects contributed significantly to the understanding of "Art Brut" or "Outsider Art." The documentary examines how these artists, often labeled as mentally ill or abnormal, have shaped the narrative of art history through their unique expressions.
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Why Watch
- See art from Bern Psychiatric Hospital's patients.
- Find out about Dr. Morgenthaler's unique collection.
- Meet artists labeled as 'Outsider' in art history.
Did You Know
- Dr. Morgenthaler began collecting patient art in 1906.
- The term 'Art Brut' refers to art by those considered mentally ill.
- The film features works by artists diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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Who started collecting art from psychiatric patients in 1906?
Dr. Morgenthaler, a psychiatrist at Bern Psychiatric Hospital, began collecting and photographing the works of his patients in 1906.
What is 'Art Brut'?
'Art Brut' or 'Outsider Art' refers to art created by artists who are considered obsessive, mentally or psychologically ill, or otherwise 'abnormal'.
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