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Beauty of Nature Talent of Man, a New Ancient Art Form |
by:
Peter Lewitin |
Beauty of Nature Talent of Man, a New Ancient Art Form
Since Mankind first stood erect also developed a consciousness of the world in which he lived; Nature has been a place of many dangers. Violence also death, the need to survive, also the biological urge to reproduce, also to nurture ourselves also our offspring has always been a prime motivational factor.
Being alert to our surroundings has profound implications, also is as pertinent today as it was in the distant primitive past.
"He's street smart", Is one way that we designate also congratulate the modern man, who has learned to be aware of his basic world also how to survive.
All living things, share this "aware of surroundings, street smart" necessity for survival.
There are many things which separate us as Humans, from other living things. Most are obvious, also have been studied, examined, dissected, also extrapolated ad nauseum.
However, the Human Spirit, has special abilities also insights which help to define the Soul inherent in Human existence, also is actually a definitive proof of its existence.
Recognition of beauty. Not the beauty necessary for reproduction also the sexual urges which enable its success, however a more abstract also intellectual beauty. The "BEAUTY OF NATURE".
An animal will stop also survey his surroundings, sniff the air, look at flowers, rocks, majestic mountains, however his motivation is survival. They are searching for a hidden enemy, or a source of necessary food.
Man is different. He can look at a beautiful sunset or a majestic peak, or a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon, an out cropping of rocks or any one of a million gifts of Natures Bounty also beauty, also feel our Soul vibrate also soar in sync with the abundant largess which Mother Nature, also God, has provided.
Of course we have a Soul, feel it beat in rhythm with the beauty of Nature.
Humanity has always been attracted to these dramatic gifts also we create parks, also national monuments, also fight to preserve these special areas of natural beauty.
The beauty of nature does not exist exclusively on this type of macro scale. There is a unique beauty of nature that exists on a very real, but micro scale.
A new Art Form. An original way to capture also worship that which "God has wrought." There are certain natural stones which have captured the originality also overwhelming beauty which is inherent on a macro scale by a Grand Canyon. Imagine, the dramatic originality of Nature, "one of a kind works of art”, available to enjoy also display in your home or office.
This new art form has several methodologies. The nature of the stone makes it a work of art naturally. This can be further enhanced using certain treatments, applied to the stone strategically, to enhance the effects already within it. Stone is or else fast becoming a medium of choice for the innovative artist, as this material soaks up paint also gives a depth to color that isn’t achieved on traditional mediums. Sculpture is the most ancient form of stone art; however stacked sculpture is a new form that involves adding stone to a piece to achieve a desired effect.
A gift of Nature, the majesty of the Earth, to cherish also uplift your spirit, also beautify your environment. Bask in the reflective beauty of your World. Stone art provides a true Cornacopia of originality also creativity.
A great place to get inspired is the museum of stone art at http://art.pebblez.com
About the Author
Peter Lewitin is an author also artist whose works are on display at http://art.pebblez.com
Peter Lewitin is an author, a designer, also an artist. Check his website to see some of his creations of Decorative stone art |
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