This alludes to the prior blog, in which I mention rare moments when you are truly moved. To the point where you have a physical response.
I was on a board and the question came up concerning sculpture to be included in a construction project. The designated artist was going back and forth with the board about the nature of the creation, but I was staying out of it. He turned to me, probably looking for support.
“I don’t know a lot about art.”
“You don’t have to. What do you think art is?”
“I’m not sure. I never tried to pin that down. What is art?”
“Art is a creation that moves you.”
I liked that. I wasn’t moved by his concepts, but I did buy the definition.
I can understand that. When I watch “Casablanca,” what sends a shiver up my spine are the tight shots of Yvonne in the middle of singing “La Marseillaise” (the French national anthem) and at the end of that scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KL76edqCKc). If you have an atom of patriotism in your body, you cannot help but resonate with what she feels.
That’s art.
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Music is, indeed, a powerful art form. Ditto the Yvonne comment - gives me shivers, too. And the way Ilsa looks at Victor with so much respect and admiration... very moving. Good post.
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