Monday, 11 April 2011

The Cult of Beauty

I had some time today and so went to the new 'Cult of Beauty' exhibition at the V&A. It was a nice, relaxing exhibition, the sort that lifts your spirits and gives you a little glow. Perhaps the best part is that it's not too academically challenging. Far too often in galleries, you over hear the strained comments of certain pretentious posers which make everyone feel a little embarrassed.

Yes, a few thoughts can certainly be bounced here and there; but, this is the first exhibition I've been to which invites you to just enjoy beautiful, sumptuous works without having to wrack your brain trying to remember back to that Art History lecture where you learnt all about the social context and the meaning and blah, blah.

Just for once, it encourages us to tune out the nonsense and stop over analysing every little thing. It reminds us to take a moment and enjoy things just as they are. Ah. I would gladly go again.

(All images are linked and are via the V & A. First image The Day Dream - Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The second, The Hay Field - Thomas Armstrong)
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8 comments:

  1. Hilary Grace11 April 2011 at 17:59

    Wow, the hay field is so gorgeous, I can't stop looking at it!

    "Far too often in galleries, you over hear the strained comments of certain pretentious posers which make everyone feel a little embarrassed." Made me laugh out loud! Haha. Too too true. I love going to the art museum alone, with headphones in and just listen to music. It's fun to make a playlist of favorite songs beforehand!

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  2. Diana Mieczan11 April 2011 at 19:35

    They are truly beautiful and I wish you a great Monday, sweetie
    Kisses

    Ps: I’m hosting a super cute Ruche GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in :)

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  3. Sarah Buck11 April 2011 at 22:10

    AHHHH! I went to this last wednesday! thought it was great though the peacock room thing was really poor. I currently study the Pre-Raphaelites...some really interesting art and context.
    love it. such a wonderful post!

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  4. Brittany H.11 April 2011 at 22:58

    I do enjoy a good Art History lecture. Yes ma'am. I loved hearing about French art in the 1700s. Glad to hear you had a relaxing day.

    xxxx
    www.brittanyhavican.blogspot.com

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  5. Jo12 April 2011 at 05:03

    I love it when art inspires us to "tune out the nonsense". Very well said!

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  6. verotronik12 April 2011 at 10:25

    nicee!


    Veronica
    blameboogie.blogspot.com

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  7. Dulcie12 April 2011 at 13:12

    I absolutely love the pre-raphaelites, Manchester art gallery has a huge collection and they're just stunning :) xx

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  8. Anonymous13 April 2011 at 00:24

    Very beautiful, sounds like a good exhibition. I think the V&A was one of my favorite museums to visit. Thanks for sharing :)

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