In spite of the grand title of this article and the very arguable point of any work of art objectively placed in value above others, the exercise of the examination of the works most personally influential provokes such an examination in others. The following list is totally biased and as subjective as I can possibly … Continue reading
Among the greatest works of sophisticated music, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings ranks among the prized gems of human creation. Intensely moving, surprisingly ordered and logical, this work of art reaches beyond ordinary entertainment or intellectual satisfaction to a deep emotional level. Rather than simply relate the history and facts about the Adagio, I will … Continue reading
This article is largely a response regarding another article that I produced, mostly as an amusement. The original article was an example of minimalism in itself. Perhaps an apology to the readers might be appropriate, but I have refrained from doing so simply because of my self-indulgent attitude toward humor whether anyone else sees any … Continue reading
Howard Bosler Artist 