Philosophically where we experience beauty has shifted dramatically over time. Most of us don’t read a lot of philosophy yet their seed ideas affect us all. This is part 3 in my recent mini series exploring subjective and objective beauty.
The Search For Beauty
Video: Subjective and Objective Beauty, part 2
This is a continuation of the ideas from my last video. In part 2 this week, we examine objective and subjective beauty through a discussion of Shakespeare, geometry, and personal taste. Moving towards part 3, we’re getting deeper into the idea of a universal, objective beauty.
Video: Subjective and Objective Beauty, part 1
In the Search For Beauty video series I shot last summer, I introduced the series by comparing subjective beauty and objective beauty. I decided not to include the piece, since it seemed to skim over too many ideas too quickly. This video–as well as the few that will follow–are an in-depth exploration of subjective and objective beauty. Is beauty something that we project onto the world around us, or are certain elements of our world intrinsically beautiful? I hope to move closer to that answer.
Part 6 of The Search For Beauty Video Series – Revelation
Here’s part 6, the final part of my video series. I hope you’ve enjoyed it.
In this episode, I examine the word ‘revelation.’
You can find the rest of the series on my Vimeo page: vimeo.com/ianrobertsartist
Thanks for watching!
Part 5 of The Search For Beauty Video Series – Perception
Here’s part five of The Search For Beauty
In this episode, I examine the word ‘perception.’
You can find the rest of the series on my Vimeo page: vimeo.com/ianrobertsartist
Part 2 of The Search Beauty Video Series – Art
Here’s part two of my video series, ‘The Search For Beauty.’
In this episode, I examine the history and meaning of the word ‘art.’ I also introduce the concept of “fit,” which is integral to both the making of, and the experiencing of art.
You can find the rest of the series on my vimeo page: vimeo.com/ianrobertsartist
Part 1 of The Search For Beauty Video Series – Introduction
Here’s part one of my video series, ‘The Search For Beauty.’
This episode serves as an introduction to the series. In each part, I look at the root of a word: art, form, muse, perception and revelation, and how if affects our relationship to beauty. We take a lot of these words for granted, and I find it incredibly interesting where they come from, and why we use them the way we do.
You can find the rest of the series on my vimeo page: vimeo.com/ianrobertsartist
The Search For Beauty 3.0
On May 1 two years ago I posted that I had finished a draft of my book The Search for Beauty. My wife and I went to our favorite restaurant and I ordered a glass of champagne. I posted a picture of that glass.
I sent the draft to my editor. Compared to the vision of what I felt beauty is and how it affects us, her response was underwhelming. I realized I had to go deeper.
In all things creative, we have process, and we have product. A creative life can guarantee process. Not necessarily a product, at least one living up to our vision. Since finishing that draft I’ve rewritten it twice but something just wasn’t matching my vision. I realized to give expression to beauty words alone for me may not be enough. I have filmed a video series on beauty, and given a couple of talks. I’ve read, made notes and continued to paint and draw. I’ve been busy and now I feel the threads of all this process reforming into a book as much about images as text and crafted and designed to be beautiful in itself. Continue reading
The Search for Beauty 