#Naturalitsy #Midwintersolace
I adore this cosy image and quote. You can always rely on Van Gogh for wisdom and clarity.
"The best way to know life is to love many things."
Vincent van Gogh
? Artwork by Naoko Stoop
so-soMeditations and musing on art. What makes something art? What makes art good? Where is the cutting edge? I enjoy Perry's irreverent, playful ponderings.
He does a lot of hedging his bets, but I do sometimes disagree when he expresses a solid opinion - e.g. that we've reached the end of the road when it comes to innovation & pushing boundaries, or the emphasis on art school as a way in.
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(Something did upset me. See comments.)
pickWhen @TheBookHippie chose Babar for last month‘s #childrensclassicread2023, I couldn‘t resist picking up this one too. Such fun! An unused railroad station in Celesteville is transformed into an art museum to house the King and Queen‘s vast collection of art that features elephants! The paintings and sculptures resemble famous ones from the likes of Rousseau to Seurat and Da Vinci to Cassatt! A celebration of the appreciation of art! #192025 #2003
pickThe first half of this book is excellent in the exploration of art, why it matters, why we are compelled to create, how it speaks and moves us. The second half, while interesting, fell a bit short for me. Still well worth the read though.
"One of the unexpectedly important things that art can do for us is teach us how to suffer more successfully."
Coffee breaks full of pouring over books and scribbling (and sometimes chocolate)
Megan, the book is on its way to you. You should get it on the 13th! Hope you enjoy it! Sorry it is a little late! It is in a brown Amazon envelope that I reused. I forgot to get a pic before the mail guy took it from me. @Patchshank @TheSpineView @lazylokistarkthorcaptain #Litsylovewritesnbooks
pickI‘ve loved museum-going all my life, but this book opened up my frames of perception on SEEING art. Much to consider and all of it valuable, though it‘s not a long book. Can‘t wait for my next trip to the Art Institute now. I don‘t give many five-star reviews but had no problem awarding them here. If you enjoy art even a little, pick up this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Although my name is spelled with a Y instead of an i, I've always felt a connection to Linnea. At the Met today. #Garden #SavvySettings @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @eggs
