Merle, That's a long and complex topic probably not OT here. Generally I prefer representational art, but art which clearly conveys some Zen like spiritual realization or insight, or something of exceptional beauty...
Edgar On Nov 24, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Merle Lester wrote: > > > edgar..so it's you "hiding in the bushes" who does not think much of > picasso's art. > > .shame on you. > > ..who do you think much of in the art world? > merle > > > Joe, > > I don't think much of Picasso's art but I do really like his quote that "Art > is lies that tell the truth." > > AND it's important to understand that quote applies ALSO to illusions in Zen. > > Illusions ARE lies that tell the truth. That is illusions are illusory but > they reveal Buddha Nature. > > A great Zen saying from Picasso slightly altered! > > Edgar > > > > On Nov 24, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Joe wrote: > >> >> Merle, >> >> Sorry, what do you mean, there? I missed it. "Thought as much" about what? >> >> Maybe you mean you don't care for _en plein air_ paintings, or realistic >> space art. Note that when Bill paints earth landscapes, he is still doing >> space art (so is every landscape painter). >> >> I respect Picasso, and like his art. I often quote his wonderful line, and >> use it when I teach Buddhist Yoga classes, and beginning Ch'an meditation: >> >> "Art is a lie that reveals the truth." >> >> I've stood in front of "Guernica" at MoMA for long periods, repeatedly. >> >> Tell me something about your reaction to any of Bill Hartmann's work. >> >> My favorite paintings today, and on many days, are by Joan Miro. >> >> --Joe >> >> > Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@...> wrote: >> > >> > Â joe...i thought as much...hartmann.... mmm..if you like that sort of >> > thing go for it.. >> > >> > . so what do you think of picasso and guernica?..was it you or billllll >> > that said picasso was "crap"? >> > >> > my all time favourite artists are kandinsky, klee and mondrian... all 3 >> > artists shed light on their understanding of the spirituality of art as >> > well..... merle >> > > > > >
