Art and Beauty

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Art represents an exciting world to contemplate, with a plethora of nuances, suggestive and simultaneously profound, yet due to its nature, this world is difficult to grasp from a rational and logical perspective. What to say to someone who excitedly observes the work of the sculptor Antonio Canova, elevated by the sound of a flute … Read more

Every person is an artist

And you’re an artist too! Yesterday, I brought out my rosewood block flute again. Of course, I don’t play perfectly, my fingers are slow, and my tongue is heavy. I flip through the notes, play one piece and then another, and then I remember the pieces I used to know by heart… I let the … Read more

The Magic of Ancient Art

e. Za neke, umjetnost može biti samo apstrakcija ili gomila linija i boja, dok za druge može biti dubok doživljaj emocija i misli. Bez obzira na naše individualne interpretacije, umjetnost nam omogućava da se povežemo s drugim ljudima i s ljudskim iskustvom na općenitiji način. Ona nas pokreće, potiče na razmišljanje, i nadilazi granice jezika … Read more

Puppets and Marionettes – Origin, Symbolism, and History

What is the art of puppets and marionettes? Art is the expression of beauty and if beauty, as Plato says, reflects the archetype or idea of beauty, then the art of marionettes contains within it the beauty of image, text, music, and harmony of the entire performance. True art carries a profound message that speaks … Read more

Harmony – the Unity of Diversity

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

Photography and Philosophy

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

Bela Čikoš Sesija (Turkish to English translation): “Bela Čikoš Sesija”

Bela, whose real name is Adalbert, was born in Osijek on January 27, 1864, as the second son of Peter Čikoš and Justina, nee Modesti. His father was a military commander, a knight of Sesije, who earned that title for his military merits. The Čikoš family moved frequently, as demanded by his father’s profession; Osijek, … Read more

Conversations with Goethe

After completing his critical studies Contributions to Poetry, in which he referred to Goethe’s life’s work as a literary example and guide for the future, Johann Peter Eckermann, a German poet and writer, sent them to Goethe to help him find a publisher. When he himself appeared in Weimar in early June 1823, he was … Read more

Khalil Gibran – The Prophet

Khalil Gibran is a Lebanese-American poet and painter, of exceptional sensitivity and talent. In his life (1883 – 1931), he had the opportunity to get to know both the East and the West; he experienced many personal tragedies and losses, but also formed wonderful friendships and great loves. He was born in northern Lebanon, in … Read more

Indian poetry

Oh, Infinite! There is an old bond between you and me; a tight bond forged by poets. Namdev (1270 – 1350) Poetry is undoubtedly one of the witnesses of the human spirit and life. Every valuable poem opens up a landscape through which we encounter the elements of life’s reality. We strive to experience them … Read more