20-04-2022, 12:07
SKY ARTS (no surprise....right??)
MICHELANGELO - Love and death
LEONARDO - The Lost Leonardo
What a three hours, spent in the presence of unqualified genius!! (no Liverpool/Utd either)
On the one hand, an appreciation of the life and works of an artist whose skill and vision (DAVID, PIETA etc) were unparalleled at the time (and since). The creation of the two sculptures listed (and more) together with the infamous Cistine Chapel wall and ceiling paintings, beyond mere words of acknowledgment and appreciation.
On the other hand, an hour long chronology of the discovery and selling - $1175 (can you believe it) at the time - then spectacular purchase (remember it like it was yesterday - $450 000 000) and the susequent disappearance. The one dissenting voice (not even a good painting ) was thankfully drowned out by the sane voices of the majority who studied/examined it! A little disconcerting that it went to MBS in Saudi Arabia with his unwillingness to respect human rights.
I tend to agree with the view that this painting by the 'The Man' (in fact all renowned paintings) should be available to view and be appreciated by everyone, rather than reside - in this instance - in a vault at what is known as 'no mans land' for the purpose of reducing tax due.
MICHELANGELO - Love and death
LEONARDO - The Lost Leonardo
What a three hours, spent in the presence of unqualified genius!! (no Liverpool/Utd either)
On the one hand, an appreciation of the life and works of an artist whose skill and vision (DAVID, PIETA etc) were unparalleled at the time (and since). The creation of the two sculptures listed (and more) together with the infamous Cistine Chapel wall and ceiling paintings, beyond mere words of acknowledgment and appreciation.
On the other hand, an hour long chronology of the discovery and selling - $1175 (can you believe it) at the time - then spectacular purchase (remember it like it was yesterday - $450 000 000) and the susequent disappearance. The one dissenting voice (not even a good painting ) was thankfully drowned out by the sane voices of the majority who studied/examined it! A little disconcerting that it went to MBS in Saudi Arabia with his unwillingness to respect human rights.
I tend to agree with the view that this painting by the 'The Man' (in fact all renowned paintings) should be available to view and be appreciated by everyone, rather than reside - in this instance - in a vault at what is known as 'no mans land' for the purpose of reducing tax due.