Sila iskusstva - Shama S.

"Great art has terrible manners!" from the first lines of this dramatic narrative becomes obvious: the famous historian and popularizer of science Simon Shama does not intend to try on the role of an authoritative museum guide, slowly leading from masterpiece to masterpiece of a gullible group of eager to touch the beautiful. Therefore, do not expect an easy walk through the museum halls - instead of it eccentric guide, not a second of a sneer on the doorstep, just push you into the door of the workshop, where at this very moment is the light of one of the most important works of art. Perhaps the prospect of witnessing this and facing its creator doesn't bother you in advance? Well, the author will try to fix it. Resolutely arguing with those who consider romantic tales the story of the crumpled geniuses and the torment of the act of creation, Simon Shama fearlessly talks about the power that can not be resisted, about the irresistible thirst, about the crushing passion - about transformative power of art, in the face of which both the viewer and the creator are powerless.