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Happy Birthday to Coleridge! 'Music is the most entirely human of the fine arts, and has the fewest analoga in nature. Its first delightfulness is simple accordance with the ear; but it is an associated thing, and recalls the deep emotions of the past with an intellectual sense of proportion. Every human feeling is greater and larger than the exciting cause, – a proof, I think, that man is designed for a higher state of existence; and this is deeply implied in music, in which there is always something more and beyond the immediate expression…Art would or should be the abridgment of nature. Now the fulness of nature is without character, as water is purest when without taste, smell, or colour; but this is the highest, the apex only, – it is not the whole. The object of art is to give the whole ad hominem; hence each step of nature hath its ideal, and hence the possibility of a climax up to the perfect form of a harmonized chaos'. Coleridge, ‘On Poesy or Art’ (Literary Remains, Vol. I)

Check out this Curiosity on the Learn app: The Significance of the Number Four in Art and Culture Explore the cultural and artistic significance of the number four across various disciplines, including music, art, literature, and mythology. Discover how this number symbolizes stability, balance, and completeness in different contexts. https://lnkd.in/exWJ_Mqx

Check out this Curiosity on the Learn app: The Significance of the Number Four in Art and Culture Explore the cultural and artistic significance of the number four across various disciplines, including music, art, literature, and mythology. Discover how this number symbolizes stability, balance, and completeness in different contexts. https://lnkd.in/exWJ_Mqx

Expectations live in everything we do and everyone we meet, in our conscious & subconscious mind, in the atmosphere of places, interactions and circumstances. They might bring good energy... serve as motivation or a sign of ambition (!)... After all, we need to expect from ourselves a bit more every time we want to achieve new goals.  But for an artist what are the expectations regarding his art? "The creative act knows no memory, science, or knowledge. These things are always related to the past. The creative act accepts no conditions other than itself, therefore it is free. The creative moment is free… free of all knowledge and instincts, all is transcendent. In music, the present is a perpetual, continuous genesis. The present is always linked to the beginning and the end, but at the same time it is free from any element that can influence its musical function." considered Sergiu Celibidache speaking about his musical philosophy... This is true also for us "mere mortals": the past is Experience, the future is Expectation and the present is the time in which we can express our Freedom, attempting to create the supreme masterpiece: our own Life! Credit: "Smoke" by Dimash Qudaibergen

This 18th-century instrument was founded by a Founding Father and composed for by the likes of Beethoven and Mozart. Despite the linguistic similarities, the armonica is NOT a cousin of the harmonica. It is, however, a cousin of the glass harp. Benjamin Franklin's invention was also helped along by his refusal to patent the instrument's design. Learn more about it in the latest Headlines of Yore.

It’s simple. We often don’t stand a chance against the secular media world when it comes to artistic innovation (even though all of western art was pioneered by us) because we try to play it safe in so many ways. Somewhere along the line we correlated artistic risk with “scandal”, “immorality”, or “heresy.” This is not the case. Now, are there cases where someone abandons their morals, values, and beliefs just to be noticed, accepted, and seen? Yes. But that doesn’t need to be the case. Risk is not sin. On the contrary risk is inherent to the disciple. It’s risky to get out of a boat and walk on water. It’s risky to proclaim the Gospel. Artistically: It was risky to incorporate an organ into liturgical music for the first time. It was risky to debut stained glass windows to catechize the lay faithful for the first time. WE HAVE TO START TAKING RISKS IF WE WANT TO GET THE ATTENTION OF THE NEXT GENERATION. If you’re ready to take risks, contact me. 👍🏽

The essence of Claude Edwin Theriault’s work: the concept of coexistence across all points in time—an artistic exploration of what physicists call eternalism, the idea that all moments exist simultaneously, and no single moment is more “real” than another. Theriault captures this complex dance of time through his art and music, blending cultural layers and creating emotional resonance in ways no one else dares to tread. https://lnkd.in/eti8pZr7

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Here is a suggested LinkedIn post: Connecting the Dots: Abstract Art and the Soul of JazzLast week, during the setup of my artwork at the Detroit Public Library, I had a remarkable encounter that left a lasting impression. While arranging my pieces, I had the unexpected pleasure of meeting the library's CFO, who shared a genuine appreciation for abstract art - a rarity in my experience. His heartfelt response to my work was like a breath of fresh air. He spoke passionately about the colors and how they evoked emotions within him, revealing a deep connection to the pieces. What made our interaction truly special was when he shared his love for jazz music. In that moment, everything clicked. They say that jazz is the abstract of music, and I couldn't agree more. Jazz musicians, like artists, paint with sound, weaving intricate melodies and rhythms with boundless creativity. Abstract art, too, allows for a freedom of expression, where every stroke and hue is imbued with emotion and meaning. Jazz, with its improvisational nature and soulful essence, resonates deeply with the spirit of abstract art. Both celebrate individuality, encouraging artists and musicians alike to express themselves authentically and passionately. It was incredibly inspiring to meet someone who understood this connection and appreciated the beauty of abstraction. This encounter has reinforced my belief that if we all permit ourselves to embrace our emotions and shed our inhibitions, we might find ourselves feeling more fulfilled and perhaps becoming better individuals. My artwork serves as a visual narrative of this journey - a quest for self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Through my art, I invite others to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and find solace in the transformative power of creative expression.#art #abstractart #jazz #creativity #selfdiscovery #personalgrowth