Holding Up the Sky
The usual depiction of the titan Atlas, carrying the weight of the celestial sphere, is a classical view of the …
Category Archives: Art
Whose Sleeves?
In classical Japanese painting there is a style of picture called “Whose Sleeves” (Tagasode), in which the painter depicts a …
Lady Day
I was in Italy recently and on March 25th there was a feast day honoring Mary, the mother of Jesus. …
Polyphony and Grief
Singing polyphonic music without accompaniment – music of the Renaissance – is as pure and delightful an experience as can …
Authenticity and Fresh Air
How do you know the real thing when you encounter it? We are now, all of us, so steeped in …
Singing to the Exit Sign
Recently I had the opportunity to see, for the first time in my life, a string quartet playing in very …
Genius in the Rests
On the “technology” campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, there is a sculpture of Albert Einstein playing Frisbee. By …
The ME Party
Accepting the aphorism Ars longa, vita brevis, I veer this week from art into life (although to me they are …
Soul Whisperers
Abstract. Decorative. Illustrative. Evocative. Narrative. Story. Full-length. 19th Century. 20th Century. Modern. Traditional. There are a number of words that …
Blazes of Light: Looking in the Windows
The Hindu Festival of Diwali takes place this week, an event of light and color, fireworks and gifts and good …
Poets' Sinews 