Tag Archives: William Carlos Williams

leading the blind

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Dave

Different stages of falling. Trust, surprise and then shock. The Church in the background is a symbol to invoke the risks in straying from the church? Perhaps.  Bruegel demonstrates that the natural, uncivilized realm of man is a constituent element … Continue reading →

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looking smart

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Art

by Art Chantry (art@artchantry.com) this is what a smart book looks like. new directions paperbacks were throughout the 1950’s, 60’s & 70’s the quintessential image of intelligence. all you had to do was walk around with one tucked under your … Continue reading →

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hunting in our own snow

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Dave

Such an effort to hit the trail for running as autumn, the compound interest of shorter days upon the pressing consideration of motivation and lack thereof, the dynamic of gravity and general inertia, and ultimately, a Viktor Frankl style will … Continue reading →

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SECOND HELPINGS ON THE PEASANT WEDDING FEAST

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Dave

”Long sticks on the bagpipes. I’m inclined to think the groom is the man in the red hat, passing food towards the bride. The motion of a husband, to penetrate the wife. Note that near him are no less than … Continue reading →

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CASE OF THE ABSENT BRIDEGROOM

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Dave

The painting shows a variety of country folk celbrating a wedding by having a midday meal. Most of it is clear enough. One one level it is straightforward, amusing, sympathetic and easy to understand. For instance, right in the foreground, … Continue reading →

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DANTE & DIVINE COMEDY of EXILE

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Dave

”in every man … a demon lies hidden — the demon of rage, the demon of lustful heat at the screams of the tortured victim, the demon of lawlessness let off the chain. (The Brothers Karamazov, Dostoevsky)” Dante lived in … Continue reading →

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