Art
Growing up in a relatively small town, I've been interested in drawing and art history. I've always loved the great artists of the western world. Having been to the art museums in London and France, it dawned on me that great art isn't necessary the subject nor the painting style or the time it was painted. Monet with Impressionism or the realism of Flemish Primitives always showed greatness through color, light, and technique. Neither of those three make great art but rather what the artist conveys. Conveyance of life shines a light onto what makes great art, not what materials are used or the medium shown. The genius is always in the mind of the artist showing something or someone from a different perspective. As the saying goes, "the devils in the details," speak volumes. As most great artists can leave out varied details and its great art while others show great detail and its great art. Does that mean detail is important? I think so, how can one show a fo...