That perspective in the first 2 photos is epic and gives the impression of what invaders from far off lands must have must have beheld as they came by boat in the middle ages to conquer and found themselves beneath the rampart walls.
Yup! I know that we were witnessing a place of peace, meditative, serene beauty and somehow I managed to view it through the metaphorical eyes of a bloodthirsty, berserker marauding across the land... 😄
Doesn't that just illustrate the point though, the point which has always, and I hope will always be true about art? We can never imagine the way a piece of work can provoke the feelings of another, can inspire them to see things in a very different way to that which we foresaw when creating it.
Now that the battle-frenzy has been assuaged from within, I would just like to pass comment on those glorious golden autumnal hues, one of the most visually stunning aspects of the season.
Greetings @stevenwood.
Thank you for this expression of your thoughts.
Indeed, how impressive the castle walls would have seemed in that day......and the fierceness of the warriors within. Reflecting on your words....how I wish I had some photographs of Harlech Castle....now that one too would have generated some awe in those warriors of olde. Have you heard the song...'Men of Harlech'....a lovely Welsh tune. Used in the films; Zulu, and How green was my Valley?
You are correct about Art and how important it is for the viewer to come to the art and enjoy what it brings to mind........which is why I even hesitate to name a piece for fear I would have interfered with their frame of reference enjoyment of the piece......make sense.
Appreciate you stopping by with your kind words.
All the best.
Cheers!
btw.....this post's principle came to mind when reading one of your posts.....thank you for the inspiration.
Oh to have any part in the inspiration is a great feeling, thankYOU 😁
I looked the song up, knowing that I should know it if it featured in Zulu and instantly recalled it...There is something stirring and dare I say patriotic about a male voice choir, Welsh choirs have a whole other level to the rousing spirit conjured in the chest of the listener.
Yes, you are so right about the same piece of art conjuring an entirely different ((sometimes polar opposite)) opinion in the viewer, this in my opinion is one of the most interesting and thought provoking aspects of art. That subjective aspect is unlike most mediums which we are exposed to in life and I know some artists feel a little offended if people don't see the exact intention that they had in mind at the piece's inception.
This is an error of judgement in my opinion, we are all completely Au-fait with the expression...
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
Why just beauty? Surely the aforementioned beholder may be able to grasp a multitude of emotions all at once? Art is one of the last acceptable ways that we have to provoke and I think that should be lauded.
Sorry to leave another ((too long)) rambling comment TM that takes a while to read, but you know by now if I have a thought I simply go with it 😁
Enjoyed chatting with you..... ^__^
....especially with regards to subjects of the best sort.
Cheers!