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MOORE ~ ON PAINTINGS

Art · Reflection

MOORE ~ ON PAINTINGS

“The many great paintings of the world, all make the point as clear as possible: The soul cannot thrive in the absence of art. If you don’t want the pleasure of art, you are not human; and if you are not human, you don’t have a soul.”

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LEON BAKST ~ COPPELIUS AND COPPELIA

Art · Reflection

LEON BAKST ~ COPPELIUS AND COPPELIA

“Coppelius and Coppelia” after the famous story by Hoffmann. (1903-1904) by Leon Bakst Bakst was born January 27 [February 8, New Style], 1866, St. Petersburg, Russia, he died December 28, 1924, Paris, France His original name was Lev Samoylovich Rosenberg, a Russian artist who r

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MAN RAY ~ ON PAINTERS

Art · Reflection

MAN RAY ~ ON PAINTERS

“To me, a painter, if not the most useful, is the least harmful member of our society.” Man Ray Self portrait with chess set

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THE TANGO ~ MUSIC OF PASSION AND MALINCONIA

Art · Reflection

THE TANGO ~ MUSIC OF PASSION AND MALINCONIA

SENSUALITY IN MUSIC THE TANGO “A Sad thought dancing” that migrated from the brothels of Buenos Aires to the European dance halls. Several great writers have written tango songs, but the greatest and most profound lyricist is Enrique Santos Discepolo. The man who defined the tang

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ANTONI GAUDI ~ ON CREATION

Art · Reflection

ANTONI GAUDI ~ ON CREATION

The creation continues incessantly through the media of man. But man does not create…he discovers. Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator. Copiers do not collaborate. Because of this, originality consists in returning t

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FRIDA KAHLO ~ ON PAINTING

Art · Reflection

FRIDA KAHLO ~ ON PAINTING

“The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.” Frida Kahlo

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