MATURED ART
Sir,-J.H.H, has indeed let the cat out of the bag when he quotes the remarks of Picasso on art. Those are my sentiments, too, Like other correspondents I admire Russell Clark’s work, but I certainly do not admire the monstrosities in sculpture; in ‘fact, I am filled with thoughts of vandalism. Truly we seem to be living in a mad world. The works of the old music masters are presented in the form of jazz or swing. We have people screaming with delight at the discordant noise-a torture to those with a true appreciation of what constitutes harmony. The literature of today has to contain plenty of sex, crime and thrills to satisfy a sensation-loving public. We are fast losing our capacity of appreciating whatsoever things are
good. Contrast the sculpture of the Greeks with these latest examples of modern art. "Acid and sharp"-yes, that just about covers it.
L.
GERARD
(Christchurch),
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 797, 29 October 1954, Page 5
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154MATURED ART New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 797, 29 October 1954, Page 5
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