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Most people take photos of one sort or another. Sometimes the photos turn out to be of more general interest, including artistic or aesthetic aspects . However, they do not…
It is claimed that Art can help us make the best of our life, by giving us insights into its possible meaning. We are exploring this claim in terms of our own lives.
We started with ‘Art’, given our interest in painting; but soon realised all ‘Arts’ might usefully contribute to our enterprise.
Any doubters should compare and contrast Chekhov’s ‘Seagull’ with da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’.
No Arts are excluded; but to get going, we start with; literary Arts; visual Arts; and Performing Arts. For good measure, we have included an Art Discussion group.
Most people take photos of one sort or another. Sometimes the photos turn out to be of more general interest, including artistic or aesthetic aspects . However, they do not…
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Sandra is a friend of Isabelle Faucon. Isabelle recommended Sandra and her photos to me. And here are some for you to see, to engage with, including to enjoy. I…
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NC is a tennis club mate - sometimes partner and sometimes opponent. Hopefully, the same relationship will hold for exchanges, appearing in this post. I am reading his blog to…
We are trying to use art to help give meaning to our lives. We might be minded then to consider a bit more what art is? Not so much to…
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Dr <DD> got me going on this.......he is a bit of a dab hand, as you can read. I am, on the other hand, very much a beginner.....I am not…
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