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Friday, March 25, 2005
"Art for Art's Sake" The Getty Center is an amazing complex. In many ways it is the Louve of the west, with wonderful pieces of art and is by itself an amazing architectural masterpiece, with it's travertine marble surfaces and numerous waterfalls and fountains. It is a place I really enjoy visiting, even after a few near death experiences on the major freeways into L.A. The Museum itself showcases many interesting pieces of art. Or at least pieces that appeal to me. The one piece that really caught my eye was one portrayal of vengeance and Justice chasing a murderer. I'm trying to remember the name of the piece, but it would be a great piece of art to have on display in my future law office. I was also engrossed by the numerous sculptures on display as well. One piece, "Winter" really caught my attention with the portrayal of old man winter, with his steely gaze and wavy hair. The Getty is also known for it's rotating collection of photographs. One picture portrayed a 24 year old soldier during the Crimean war. The thick beard on his face showed an age way beyond his years, and the constant stress of war. The caption of the work noted that the man died a year later. I am not much of an art critic nor do I have a deep understanding of fine art, but I do understand that many pieces of art are created for a reason. Some to woo a wealthy patron, others to bring wealth and fame to artists, while others are used for political purposes. Much like the current exposition that portray numerous paintings of Napolean and his numerous conquests during the Napoleanic wars. The painting showing napoleon on Horseback Crossing the Alps. Shows him without a speck of dirt, stepping over the names of Ancient conquerors. In real life he was a man with a short stature and an impatient attitude. Culture and Politics are in many ways symbiotic. Art and other tools of culture are used to revise history and to frame the portrayal of historical figures during controversial moments of time. Art was used as a tool of influence at the time much like the modern media is used today. In all, it was a great trip to L.A., and it really helped to open my eyes to the many creative forces at work in society. WDR.
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