Where they lived drives them to write such fiercely emotionally charged words that conveys messages of hope, deep sadness, excitement even death. Cities like London to inspire Shakespeare, Athens served as a muse for the play writes like Sophocles as well as philosophers Plato and Aristotle. Painters like Leornardo DaVinci, Michealangelo from Rome. Kurt Vonnegut from Indianapolis during the depression, Steven King from Cape Cod, Ray Bradbury from Waukegan, Illinois. Whether it is a city or country side, they all drew inspiration from their own surroundings. Museums and galleries provide residents and visitors access to these works of art in their memory. Places of worship, city parks and buildings themselves reflect each urban area's artistic ethos.
"Artists are what make the places come alive".
Every artist is a product of their own surroundings, time they lived and how they lived.its the artist makes life more interesting may it be movie makers, actors, painters, singer, writers..They influence our life in different ways.
ReplyDeleteI thought that the artist's environment was an under-explored part of our class. I will try to do more with that next time. Thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteYes, you are indeed correct Mr Hamon.
DeleteIt was briefly part of my reading assignment that was explored in my other writing class of World Literature online and gave me inspiration to write a post about it. It is always a pleasure to help out in you class. Thank you!
~Helene
I dare say ms.Helene that we create art. I have found that throughout my many adventures in life...I have been both inspired and aspired by environment as well as artist...but the greatest artist is within ourselves..
ReplyDeleteHello Steve,
DeleteIndeed it is within all of us.
~Helene