Thank you for another post that has made me understand and admire these artists and their work even more. To me paintings are inspiring just as nature is. To me art does not improve on nature as such as it is a human being’s interpretation and often wonder at trying to capture something in that moment of time, of awe, of appreciation or to tell the story of that moment. I believe there is meaning in nature in how it reflects the cycle of life, renewal, death etc as well as the sheer wonder of creation.
The word ‘inspiration’ is a bit wiggly. Robert Altman said that his biggest inspirations were probably terrible films that made him think: “My God! I’m never gonna do anything like that!”
To me, art is a done to improve on nature. Not make it ‘better’, but to give it meaning, something only a human can do; it’s bound to the human imagination. There’s great beauty, but no meaning, in nature, it’s perfect in its meaninglessness. We invented art for the same reason we invented Gods: to find worlds that our imaginations find wanting. Nature can only ever be true. Art is the lie that reveals the truth.
“Why did I write? Because I found life unsatisfactory”. ~Tennessee Williams
Beautiful! I have fond memories of standing on that bridge in Monet’s backyard with my mom, when she came to visit me in France when I lived there. I had had no idea that all those water lilies I’d seen and loved over the years in museums were right in his backyard.
Giverny is one of my favorite places I’ve ever visited.
Thanks. So amazing!
So impressive. I’m sitting at an airport, being carried away. Thank you.
That means a lot, thank you!
Thank you for another post that has made me understand and admire these artists and their work even more. To me paintings are inspiring just as nature is. To me art does not improve on nature as such as it is a human being’s interpretation and often wonder at trying to capture something in that moment of time, of awe, of appreciation or to tell the story of that moment. I believe there is meaning in nature in how it reflects the cycle of life, renewal, death etc as well as the sheer wonder of creation.
great sence👍
Loved this article! And I appreciate the time and research it took to put it together! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for posting - enjoyed! 🖼️
The word ‘inspiration’ is a bit wiggly. Robert Altman said that his biggest inspirations were probably terrible films that made him think: “My God! I’m never gonna do anything like that!”
To me, art is a done to improve on nature. Not make it ‘better’, but to give it meaning, something only a human can do; it’s bound to the human imagination. There’s great beauty, but no meaning, in nature, it’s perfect in its meaninglessness. We invented art for the same reason we invented Gods: to find worlds that our imaginations find wanting. Nature can only ever be true. Art is the lie that reveals the truth.
“Why did I write? Because I found life unsatisfactory”. ~Tennessee Williams
timeless. thank you ✨
Beautiful! I have fond memories of standing on that bridge in Monet’s backyard with my mom, when she came to visit me in France when I lived there. I had had no idea that all those water lilies I’d seen and loved over the years in museums were right in his backyard.
Giverny is one of my favorite places I’ve ever visited.
Thanks for putting all this together! A way of illustrating the concept of filtered and unfiltered reality!
Bravissimo!!
Appreciated this tour of beautiful art more than you know. Thank you!
Unbelievable the charm that radiates through time.
Beautiful work you do James!💎
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I think the paintings looked so real - Oliver (my mom's 10 year old son)
This is a beautiful, artful, and educational piece. It was great to know the backdrop/context of these beautiful paintings. Thank you!