Message 2 From: Eileen Corder Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:34:52 GMT Subject: [Baren 38197] all those recent postings... Send Message: To this poster
Hi All,
I haven't read every post but surely understood what Carol, Sharri and Clive
had to say. Recently watched Renoir's 1939 film, The Rules of the Game, and
you know, in it, the bourgeoisie make a name for themselves by deciding what
to buy. Yes, that's the extent of their creativity.
"Well, that was a strange interjection," you may say. "That had nothing to
do with woodblock printing!"
My point is that art is a religious act. Yes, I'll even capitalize it... ART
IS A RELIGIOUS ACT.
Message 3 From: aqua4tis # aol.com Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:39:51 GMT Subject: [Baren 38198] Re: all those recent postings... Send Message: To this poster
Why do you think so many are prejudiced against loving Art?
?? i think its out of intimidation and fear. art became elitist and very academic some time ago and even though we are getting away from that somewhat, its reputation still precedes it. to many boys and men going to a museum or art gallery is a sissy thing to do. (i teach high school art) the lack of understanding heightens this feeling. i think that the current art movement is helping to change that. or at least i hope so
georga
Message 4 From: ArtSpotiB # aol.com Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:23:40 GMT Subject: [Baren 38199] Re: all those recent postings... Send Message: To this poster
Wow, the comments on this thread are fascinating! More, please. Benny
Thank everyone who calls out your faults, your anger, your impatience, your
egotism; do this consciously, voluntarily. -Jean Toomer, poet and novelist
(1894-1967). "Yes, and it has the added benefit driving THEM nuts when you do"
Benny Alba.
Postings made on [Baren] members' blogs over the past 24 hours ...
Subject: Kawase Hasui 1950's video Posted by: Julio
Found this old movie clip from what looks like the 1950's and probably
created by the Watanabe Studio as propaganda. It starts famous artist Kawase Hasui and master carver Maeda Kentaro (printer's name not known). I looked at the Hasui galleries' at Hanga.com but could not identify this particular Hasui image. If anyone has more info or knows the title of this print please leave a comment.
The video takes you step-by-step in the making of a woodblock print. Small clip shows the covering of a baren and near the end how the printer quickly makes an adjustment to the kento. Unfortunately it looks like either the filming or the video copy was cut a bit short....anyway this is wonderful stuff not to be missed !!!
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