No. Always seek the truth of beauty, each time returning to the world of ordinary experience.” Through participation in something seemingly simple, the tea ceremony allowed participants to immerse themselves in their own inner peace and experience a sense of unity with the world. To simultaneously be of elevated spirit, yet present in one’s surroundings. … Read more
I longed to capture all the beauty that appeared before me, and finally that longing was fulfilled. – Julia Margaret Cameron English photographer Julia Margaret Cameron is one of the most significant photographers of the 19th century. Although an exceptional portraitist, she was unjustly neglected and forgotten for a long time, but today her works … Read more
Throughout history, we encounter a man who dances at birth, death, work, rest, religious ceremonies, war, and peace. In the search for the origins of dance, we inevitably come to the conclusion that dance was initially considered a sacred act and was most directly connected to the spiritual side of the life of each culture. … Read more
Ivan Jakovljevič Bilibin is one of the most famous Russian graphic artists of the early 20th century. He is remembered for his beautiful illustrations of fairy tales and stories, showcasing the magical world of Russian folklore. He was born in 1876 in Tarkhov, near St. Petersburg. Although he studied law and graduated from the University … Read more
Like everything important in life, poetry is difficult to define. It would be an endless task if we were to try to list the true or false qualities that have been attributed to poetry since the beginning of known history. Today we know that the Egyptians, Sumerians, and Chinese – just to name a few … Read more
For those who want to climb there, a slippery path of thirty-two steps leads up. On its open side, the noble commander of the fleet had lanterns placed to chase away the darkness at the beginning of the night, when the crowd gathers to increase the number of spectators nestled in the high theater. It … Read more
Soul is a kind of harmony, a fusion of opposites, and man is a part of universal harmony. Filolaj, Aristoksen Harmony, the balance of diversity, is perhaps easiest to recognize in art and nature. Every harmonious artistic form speaks to our hearts because Harmony is always where Love is… W. A. Mozart said: “I gather … Read more
Is there a connection between photography and philosophy? I believe there is and that this connection will play an important role in our still young XXI century. How? Pierre Poulain Philosophy is a very ancient concept. In translation, it means “love of wisdom”. We all seek wisdom, even though we are not always aware of … Read more
One of the open questions that contemporary academic philosophy faces is what the goals of philosophy of art are, that is, what is the task of philosophy in relation to art and works of art such as poetry, sculpture, cathedrals, dance, or musical interpretation. It is like wondering how we could approach beauty intellectually. Thoughts … Read more
French artist Emile Galle is one of the most prominent glass painters of his time. He is considered one of the pioneers of a new style in art, known as Art Nouveau in France. He was born in 1846 in Nancy, a city famous for its ceramics and furniture production. His father was also a … Read more
