Tag Archives: The Divine Comedy

SOFT & SWEET SUPER BEINGS

From today’s point of view, The unrealistic character  of Duccio’s style is evident. It can even be relished as an abstract aspect of aesthetic intention. However, a comparison of Duccio to the masters of the Byzantine tradition shows that he … Continue reading

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DANTE & DIVINE COMEDY of EXILE

”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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Small Little Freaks & Urban Rumors

Is bigger always better. Are the large stone figures on Easter island. ….puppets? Shambling along the shoreline of Easter Island with its stone statues  cradled under his arms. Germut, the nephew of the biblical Goliath was arrested by 300 crewman … Continue reading

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