From:
Robin Antar <info@zzzzzzzzzz>
Date:
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:09:11 -0400
Subject:
Lying Stones
That is a good one what is the "difference that makes a difference"
Robin Antar
Norm Watts wrote, April 11, 2006:
Quoted text begins.But where is the truth
in leaving it (say) rough? Its just one or the other isn't it?
End of quote.
hey Norm, as always, good question!
Itten (Form and Design, 1963, his foundation course at the Bauhaus) talked
about "chiaroscuro" as the cornerstone of art and design.
First the form. And then the play of light and shadow. In sculptural
terms, smooth and rough.
Even Michelangelo spoke of this: "to form shadows is to create thoughts."
And what is the "truth" between these two? It is only in the degree of
difference. Gregory Bateson put this in the most succinct and beautiful way
for me, when he asked: "what is the difference that makes a difference?"
There is a lot of "difference" in this world, I think we would all agree.
But it is only the "difference that makes a difference" that is important
for the whole piece. And seeing and expressing this difference, is the
genuine task of the artist.
There is no truth, as in "set in stone." There is only an event, and its
illustration (expression.)
Chiaroscuro all day for you, Norm!!
Oscar
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