The Power of Art
by Simon Schama · first published 2006
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Taking eight famous painters and their great masterpieces, this book takes you back to the intense moment in history when these works were conceived and born. In each case the artist is backed into a corner, and given a chance to confound his rivals, enemies and critics.
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…all just noise or shapes and colors. (Apologies if this sounds very pretentious but I couldn't figure out how to say it any other way :) ) Edit: This view was cemented for me when I read the book 'The Power of Art' by Simon Schama. After I read the book I realised that what made most of the great paintings great was the context in which they were created. The fact that some of them are aesthetically attractive…
on “Sounds Like Bach” ↗I've enjoyed the below over-the-top presentation many times. It does the tumultuous life of Caravaggio justice Simon Schama - The Power of Art - Caravaggio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiH_ootDtTs
on “Caravaggio Lost at Sea” ↗