tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post2447837525489769765..comments2023-10-05T03:12:14.296-07:00Comments on poemette: Arty? Not me!!------Sunday Scribblingsgautami tripathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-76101023538341572722008-01-29T10:43:00.000-08:002008-01-29T10:43:00.000-08:00That sounds so much fun, Gautami. Hope I will be a...That sounds so much fun, Gautami. Hope I will be able to find time to do things I wanna do, one of these days.ULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15005895432233940416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-48559961556367524842008-01-29T06:38:00.000-08:002008-01-29T06:38:00.000-08:00Sounds like a fun and informative course. I also b...Sounds like a fun and informative course. I also believe that literature and history goes hand in hand. <br><br>You can see my thoughts on the subject here http://www.helium.com/tm/820280/marriage-literature-historyeach-person<br><br>Yours, CynCynthia E. Bagleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404416186783891402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-28445213578887780242008-01-28T10:11:00.000-08:002008-01-28T10:11:00.000-08:00I'm glad I read your post it brought up a lot ...I'm glad I read your post it brought up a lot of miscellaneous thoughts about Art and life. Isn't there a quote that states that Art doesnt imatate life but life imitates Art. We are all artists (Creators) at the core of our being, don't you think? There's a song, poem or dance resonating in all of us. Finaly I'm thinking of Keats....'Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all <br> Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.' Thanks again GautamiThe Alchemisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04757436266215791856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-11174457346700486502008-01-27T17:33:00.000-08:002008-01-27T17:33:00.000-08:00Enjoyed reading about your study - it is always ex...Enjoyed reading about your study - it is always exciting to take on new ideas!tumblewordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-67496631786104855512008-01-27T16:56:00.000-08:002008-01-27T16:56:00.000-08:00I love learning for the sheer joy of learning. So...I love learning for the sheer joy of learning. Sounds like a great program!Beautiful Witchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187502761963866468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-90564194159696129062008-01-27T15:46:00.000-08:002008-01-27T15:46:00.000-08:00I sometimes think there is no more important subje...I sometimes think there is no more important subject than history. We learn how people make the same mistakes over and over again.anthonynorthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-20652340573113075262008-01-27T09:33:00.000-08:002008-01-27T09:33:00.000-08:00it's wonderful to hear that you're explori...it's wonderful to hear that you're exploring new and interesting things - creativity feeds creativity!Jennifer Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351458993630972607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-43508152144264786572008-01-27T09:16:00.000-08:002008-01-27T09:16:00.000-08:00Whenever I read something you right I fele as if y...Whenever I read something you right I fele as if you have invited me to be a guest in your home.<br>Beautiful.<br>When I was in college I took a similar course. Our final project was to actually create some art.<br>The teacher said, "Draw a bowl of fruit in one one of the styles you have learned about."<br>Now I like to draw, but if I am asked to draw something specific, well that's a problem.<br>Over and over again I tried to draw the fruit. pastels, paints, oils, nothing pleased me.<br>Finally I grabbed a stark white piece of heavy sketch paper and a think black drawing pencils.<br>I outlined fruits and vegetables on a flat platter. No shading nothing - just stark black outlines. I tried the platter in bold black lines. <br>My best chum at the time thought I was crazy.<br>As we fiuled into class I laid my project on the table loaded with colorful renditions of all types of fruit.<br>The following week I approached the class ensioning a bright red F on my project.<br>Upon entering the room I noticed that several beautiful drawings of fruit were pinned to the board.<br>My black & white was dead in the center.<br>The instructor began to describe each style used for the various drawing, and then she got to mine.<br>"And this final one is an excellent example of Egyptian style art. Notice thebold lines....Frances what made you choose this?"<br>"I just love Egyptian art, and the powerful message it sends."<br>I actually got away with that and an A plus.<br>Sometimes life just throws you a gift out of nowhere.<br>Happy SundayFranceshttp://blogforth.wordpress.com/2008/01/27/sunday-scribblings-january-27th-2008/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-40709836674037058742008-01-27T05:29:00.000-08:002008-01-27T05:29:00.000-08:00i also agree. art and its history should be taugh...i also agree. art and its history should be taught in school. world history and literature were my favorite classes in high school. i should have taken art as an elective in college but it was onto business, business, business. enhancing ones super powers is key!<br><br>and your name "gautami sujatu" sings beautifully. ")heather kathleenhttp://hoho-irishcatholicpottymouth-forhire.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-74970875981553091572008-01-27T04:45:00.000-08:002008-01-27T04:45:00.000-08:00I would have loved it too. Not being gifted in art...I would have loved it too. Not being gifted in art myself hasn't kept me from marveling at it throughout my whole life.Lilibethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031218249072893776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-37481562885809731402008-01-27T01:42:00.000-08:002008-01-27T01:42:00.000-08:00That sounds like a fascinating class. I find that ...That sounds like a fascinating class. I find that having at least a basic understanding of a piece's context or message makes the viewing experience so much richer.Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-86696816420999639762008-01-27T01:39:00.000-08:002008-01-27T01:39:00.000-08:00mmm that sounds like a wonderful course...and soon...mmm that sounds like a wonderful course...<br>and sooner or later we do realise the importance of things we've learnt :)<br><br>keep up the spirit!Prihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-77749355761664437112008-01-26T22:39:00.000-08:002008-01-26T22:39:00.000-08:00That sounds like a wonderful class...I am sure it ...That sounds like a wonderful class...I am sure it made your art experience so much more pleasurable to be able to "read" the art beyond your initial reaction. I really enjoyed your post. :)Mardougrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08776656856182655271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-16835168747497170102008-01-26T14:41:00.000-08:002008-01-26T14:41:00.000-08:00That sounds really interesting. I'm not very A...That sounds really interesting. I'm not very Arty myself but I like things with a cultural and historical context behind,it's really enriching to the way we see the world around us.Devil Moodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16083722657651175729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-1583209973824338252008-01-26T09:28:00.000-08:002008-01-26T09:28:00.000-08:00for all of us be truly well-rounded, we need to us...for all of us be truly well-rounded, we need to use both sides of our brains. if we are primarily left, then we need to work on our right and vice versa. i am happy to hear you took and enjoyed this course...art -- in all its varied forms -- i could not live without. so much beauty and knowledge to be seen and learned....rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-68236461441347774022008-01-26T08:36:00.000-08:002008-01-26T08:36:00.000-08:00Funding for the arts in the states have been under...Funding for the arts in the states have been under attack since the Reagan years, especially in the schools. Conservatives apparently see an appreciate for art as a threat to their vision of an obedient society of passive worker bees. <br><br>I agree 100% with Myrtle Beached Whale. Teaching an appreciate for the arts, music and poetry in the schools at an early age makes children more well rounded and aware of the world around them. But there is much more money to be made getting kids hooked on TV, sugar, video games and ritalin. The might dollar is always king in the USA.Herb Urbanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08472788833737826733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-62009687232723683792008-01-26T07:21:00.000-08:002008-01-26T07:21:00.000-08:00Sign me up. You are inspiration root. -AlexSign me up. You are inspiration root. -AlexWriter and Artist on Boardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586187888418224291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-67289001682146697252008-01-26T05:04:00.000-08:002008-01-26T05:04:00.000-08:00I see the value of such course after reading your ...I see the value of such course after reading your post. The growth in understanding and appreciation of the arts should complement your other strength. Well Done!ratanaongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-67161347058711942672008-01-25T20:41:00.000-08:002008-01-25T20:41:00.000-08:00I'm sure it did make you a richer person. You ...I'm sure it did make you a richer person. You were also able to share your experience with us. It sounds like the type of class I need. When I went to Europe, I enjoyed meandering through a few museums. I discovered a lot of beautiful art. But, I had no idea what I was looking at. In high school, I took a how-to art class, but it was not art appreciation.Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12124663602522143973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-59666472420810190262008-01-25T20:16:00.000-08:002008-01-25T20:16:00.000-08:00Just last night, a friend and I were discussing th...Just last night, a friend and I were discussing the fact that our American schools generally do not provide education and appreciation of the arts. When budgets are cut, art is one of the first to go. When I was in elementary school art, music, and poetry were major parts of our education. I think it made us a kinder, gentler generation. I believe that introduction to the arts early in the education process would result in less kids roaming the halls with assault weapons. But I could be wrong.myrtle beached whalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18338457419555984753noreply@blogger.com