Saturday, 30 November 2013
The Aesthetic of the Crosby Garrett Helmet
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1 comment:
a chair by chippendale was just another chair 300 years ago,i have seen "experts" wax lyrical over a louis XIV clock and saying that it is "a work of art" a "masterpiece"our museums are filled with vases,furniture,carpets,even chamber pots all of which were made for everyday use but are now considered works of art in their own right.a greek vase made by a greek potter 2000 years ago to be buried in a tomb was just another pot but when we scratch beneath the surface and take a good look at the workmanship,the skill involved the craftmanship needed to put a brushstroke hear or chisel a piece of wood there than we start to understand that yes,this chair,this vase this helmet is indeed a masterpiece and a great work of art.
whats wrong with that.
kyri.
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