domingo, 6 de janeiro de 2013

Art & Beauty

Arte & Beleza

This week the host in Take a Word is Bill and he suggested ART as the theme word. To Bill “art is what makes us beautiful”.

On the other hand, sometimes I wonder on what is beautiful in art. Throughout the years artists have represented beauty in the most varied ways, not everyone would agreed with some of their visions, but be indifferent is not an option. Art always touch us one way or another. And after all should art be beautiful?

My contribution to TAW is also a tribute to everyone who dares to make art.

From left to right clockwise: Lucille by Philippe Pasque (2002); Woman Seated in a Chair by Pablo Picasso (1941); Little Louise  by Amedeo Modigliani (1915), Red Jackie by Andy Warhol (1964); The Broken Column (self-portrait) by Frida Kahlo (1944); untitled by Harding Meyer (2011); The White Skirt by Balthus (1937). Background is from a Bolon's catalog (pattern by Missoni); Texture by Jerry Jones (The Shadowhouse Creations).

Esta semana o anfitrião em Take a Word é Bill e ele sugeriu ARTE como a palavra tema. Para Bill "a arte é o que nos faz belos".

Por outro lado, às vezes eu me pergunto sobre o que é belo na arte. Ao longo dos anos os artistas têm representado a beleza nas mais variadas formas, nem todos concordariam com algumas de suas visões, mas ser indiferente não é uma opção. A Arte sempre nos toca de uma maneira ou de outra. E afinal de contas  a arte deve ser bela?

Minha contribuição para TAW é também uma homenagem a todos os que se atrevem a fazer arte.

15 comentários:

  1. What a beautiful and thoughtful tribute to art, Christine! It's true, art is many things to many people.

    ResponderExcluir
  2. To see a woman is to see art and beauty! Beautiful piece!

    ResponderExcluir
  3. Beauty is as subjective as beauty...
    But art is, philosophically, a beautiful way of expression that belongs to humanity!
    Your tribute is brilliant and your idea is great Christine! :)

    ResponderExcluir
  4. I love your collage Christine it has such depth and the details are wonderful...a standing ovation for you my friend!

    ResponderExcluir
  5. Fabulous collection of women for your art, Christine, great choices!

    ResponderExcluir
  6. A wonderful, eclectic group of artists. Christine, this is a magnificent piece. It is so beautifully designed and thought out. I can't tell you how much I love it. Perfection!! (Love your word for "beauty").

    ResponderExcluir
  7. Such rich and expressive figures to convey the beauty and color of art. A gorgeous composition!

    ResponderExcluir
  8. Fantastic Christine and I really understand when you say 'everyone who dares to make art'.
    A lovely piece of art and such truthful words

    ResponderExcluir
  9. I applaud your take on the theme, Christine. Your words are so true.xx

    ResponderExcluir
  10. A wonderful creation with your thoughts on art! How very true. Hugs xx

    ResponderExcluir
  11. A very original take on the theme, Christine, and I'm with Lizbeth in applauding it.

    ResponderExcluir
  12. A perfect mixture of the most wonderful artist. Great job.

    ResponderExcluir
  13. Christine, your collage of famous artists' painting is lovely. Very original.

    ResponderExcluir

Your kind comments are very welcome! Seus gentis comentários são muito bem-vindos.