Emerson on Art, part 4
The reference of all production at last to an aboriginal Power explains the traits common to all works of the highest art,–that they are universally intelligible; that they restore to us the simplest states of mind; and are religious. Since what skill is therein shown is the reappearance of the original soul, a jet of […]
Emerson on Art, part 3
Thus, historically viewed, it has been the office of art to educate the perception of beauty. We are immersed in beauty, but our eyes have no clear vision. It needs, by the exhibition of single traits, to assist and lead the dormant taste. We carve and paint, or we behold what is carved and painted, […]
Emerson on Art, part 2
But the artist must employ the symbols in use in his day and nation, to convey his enlarged sense to his fellow-men. Thus the new in art is always formed out of the old. The Genius of the Hour sets his ineffaceable seal on the work, and gives it an inexpressible charm for the imagination. […]
Sanford Meisner is an artmonk
Life beats down and crushes our souls and good acting, good theatre reminds everybody that we they one. At least the type of theatre that I’m interested in. You have the opportunity to literally change people’s lives if they work on material that stands for something. But these days, most actors enter the profession to […]
Emerson on Art
A 1st reading from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s 1841 essay, “Art“: Because the soul is progressive, it never quite repeats itself, but in every act attempts the production of a new and fairer whole. This appears in works both of the useful and the fine arts, if we employ the popular distinction of works according to […]
Plotinus, Ennead I.6.9 on Spiritual Beauty
This was our final reading at the recent Jesuit Retreat on the Rule of Augustine at the Art Monastery. From the Enneads of Plotinus: 9. And this inner vision, what is its operation? Newly awakened it is all too feeble to bear the ultimate splendour. Therefore the Soul must be trained- to the habit of […]
Chapter 8 of Augustine’s Rule
Starting on October 2nd, I’ll be doing a Jesuit retreat on the Rule of Augustine (which I’ve written about here: “Up to our necks in Augustine”). Each day, I’ll read 1 of the 8 chapters of the Rule of Augustine: Chapter VIII of Augustine’s Rule Observance of the Rule 1. The Lord grant that you may observe […]
Chapter 7 Augustine’s Rule, on Governance & Obedience
Starting on October 2nd, I’ll be doing a Jesuit retreat on the Rule of Augustine (which I’ve written about here: “Up to our necks in Augustine”). Each day, I’ll read 1 of the 8 chapters of the Rule of Augustine. Today’s reading is from Chapter VII on “Governance and Obedience” from the Rule of Augustine[1. Full text here], one […]
Chapter 6 of Augustine’s Rule
Starting on October 2nd, I’ll be doing a Jesuit retreat on the Rule of Augustine (which I’ve written about here: “Up to our necks in Augustine”). Each day, I’ll read 1 of the 8 chapters of the Rule of Augustine: Chapter VI Asking Pardon and Forgiving Offenses 1.Your should either avoid quarrels altogether or else put an […]
Chapter 5 of Augustine’s Rule
Starting on October 2nd, I’ll be doing a Jesuit retreat on the Rule of Augustine (which I’ve written about here: “Up to our necks in Augustine”). Each day, I’ll read 1 of the 8 chapters of the Rule of Augustine: Chapter V The Care of Community Goods and Treatment of the Sick 1. Keep your clothing […]
