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Beauty
of Nature Talent of Man, a New Ancient Art Form
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by: Peter
Lewitin
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Beauty of
Nature Talent of Man, a New Ancient Art Form
Since Mankind first stood erect and developed a
consciousness of the world in which he lived;
Nature has been a place of many dangers. Violence
and death, the need to survive, and the biological
urge to reproduce, and to nurture ourselves and
our offspring has always been a prime motivational
factor.
Being alert to our surroundings has profound
implications, and is as pertinent today as it was
in the distant primitive past.
"He's street smart", Is one way that we
designate and congratulate the modern man, who has
learned to be aware of his basic world and 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, and
have been studied, examined, dissected, and
extrapolated ad nauseum.
However, the Human Spirit, has special abilities
and insights which help to define the Soul
inherent in Human existence, and is actually a
definitive proof of its existence.
Recognition of beauty. Not the beauty necessary
for reproduction and the sexual urges which enable
its success, but a more abstract and intellectual
beauty. The "BEAUTY OF NATURE".
An animal will stop and survey his surroundings,
sniff the air, look at flowers, rocks, majestic
mountains, but 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 and
beauty, and feel our Soul vibrate and soar in sync
with the abundant largess which Mother Nature, and
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 and we create parks, and national
monuments, and 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, yet micro
scale.
A new Art Form. An original way to capture and
worship that which "God has wrought."
There are certain natural stones which have
captured the originality and 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 and 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 also fast becoming a medium of
choice for the innovative artist, as this material
soaks up paint and 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 and uplift your spirit, and beautify your
environment. Bask in the reflective beauty of your
World. Stone art provides a true Cornacopia of
originality and 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 and artist whose
works are on display at http://art.pebblez.com
Peter Lewitin is an author, a designer, and an
artist. Check his website to see some of his
creations of Decorative
stone art
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