The dichotomy that has so far been described in the previous two posts lies at the heart of art, and has done so since the earliest days.… Read more “The Art Instinct (5)”
The Art Instinct (4)
Is skill and virtuosity connected to our perception of reality? What I mean is, do we perceive a painting as exemplifying great skill when it approximates as… Read more “The Art Instinct (4)”
The Art Instinct (3)
2. Skill and virtuosity Pieter Claesz – Still Life Denis Dutton in his book ‘The Art Instinct’ highlights the universal fact that human beings have a great admiration… Read more “The Art Instinct (3)”
The Art Instinct (2)
1. Direct pleasure Aesthetic pleasure is the first universal hallmark of the work of art, says Dutton. This may well be a concept which is out of… Read more “The Art Instinct (2)”
The Art Instinct (1)
“What is art and does it mean the same thing to all cultures throughout the world? What constitutes great art? And what is kitsch? Applying a Darwinian… Read more “The Art Instinct (1)”
Tales from Avalonia 10: ‘Time Beneath Our Feet’ Carmen Mills
Question: when is a corridor not a corridor? Answer: when it becomes an art space! This is the creative idea that prompted the National Assembly for Wales… Read more “Tales from Avalonia 10: ‘Time Beneath Our Feet’ Carmen Mills”
Tales from Avalonia 9: The Bible in Translation
Exhibition by John Harvey: ‘The Pictorial Bible III and The Aural Bible II: The Bible in Translation’ Aberystwyth University School of Art Gallery, 16 February… Read more “Tales from Avalonia 9: The Bible in Translation”
