Edgar Degas said, "the artist must live alone, and his private life must remain unknown". While most of us artists do live with family, I'm sure many can relate to this sentiment... I know I can. To create art, one must be alone so as not to be influenced or disrupted by others. Join me for a cup of tea for The Chic Assignment check-in. To see the original assignment, click here.
In today's check-in we are discussing the curious case of Adagio in G Minor. Did Tomaso Albinoni actually compose this piece? Or was it composed by Albinoni's biographer, Remo Giazotto? And if so, why wouldn't Giazotto take credit for it? It is one of the most beautiful pieces ever composed, after all... My humble opinion.
Didn't you love the performance by Hauser? A remarkable masterpiece.
We are also going to learn more about Degas' artistic life and examine some of his beautiful pieces.
Edgar Degas self-portrait, 1855
I would love to know which Degas painting is your favorite... I read to you from this biography today. If you would like a Degas on your walls, you don't need millions of dollars, you can purchase a poster or canvas for your own home.
As far as intentional downtime goes... I am doing better. I have been struggling with the mindless impulses to reach for my phone or to surf the web. I have found that keeping a real book by my side helps here. I am more likely to grab the book if I have a few moments to myself. I have been reading The Jane Austen Diet and A Most Novel Revenge by Ashley Weaver.
As for the romantic self-care item for this month, I have been enjoying a nice, hot bubble bath with my latest copy of Victoria Magazine and a cup of tea (I have been enjoying Earl Grey lately). It was the de-stressing moment I looked forward to at the end of every day...
I would love to know how your Chic Assignment is going this month.
**Correction** In the video I meant to say the "American" artist, Mary Cassatt (not French).
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love the chic assignments! Thanks for challenging us this way
ReplyDeleteI believe I heard you say in the video Mary Cassatt was a French painter, while she did live many years in Paris, she is American born in Pennsylvania. She is one of my favorites so glad to know she will be a future chic assignment!
Also I think you forgot to link the websites for the ladies mentioned in the video...
ReplyDeleteoh nevermind they are posted on the you tube page not your blog page
ReplyDeleteHi ladies, Thank you for joining us for The Chic Assignment!
ReplyDeleteDarla, quite right... I don't know why I said she was French in the video. Sometimes I make mistakes like that. Thank you for reminding me to link the Elegant Connoisseurs. I have done so now.
Unknown- thank you! I'm excited about the course too!
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Hello, Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed this month's assignment. I've had a hard time being romantic, though. I will need to keep trying.
I also have a hard time just sitting and reading. I've done a little better this month. I'm reading one of your books again, along with another book about creating a cozy home.
I have the performance bookmarked so I can go back to it whenever I need a pick me up.
Looking forward to next month, while still enjoying this month's assignment.
Thank you for making my life more chic.