Vermeer is Not Just About the Light: Art is Not Just Technique

Lady Writing a Letter With Her Maid - Vermeer

While admiring the artistic technique of a painting at the National Gallery’s wonderful exhibit about Vermeer and his contemporaries, I overheard an individual exclaim: “Vermeer is all about the light”. Continue ReadingVermeer is Not Just About the Light: Art is Not Just Technique

“Heart and Soul” is a Chaconne – So What?

I was absolutely stunned when, in my late teens, I encountered the last movement of Bach’s Partita #2 for Violin, the “Great Chaconne”. I never cared why it was called Continue Reading“Heart and Soul” is a Chaconne – So What?