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ISBN10: 0151005389
ISBN13: 9780151005383
Publisher: Harcourt
Published: Mar 26 2002
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.00 Width: 0.00 Depth: 1.12
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780151005383
Publisher: Harcourt
Published: Mar 26 2002
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.00 Width: 0.00 Depth: 1.12
Language: English
A work of art, whether a painting, a dance, a poem, or a jazz composition, can be admired in its own right. But how does the artist actually create his or her work? What is the source of an artist's inspiration? What is the force that impels the artist to set down a vision that becomes art?
In this groundbreaking book, poet and critic Edward Hirsch explores the concept of duende, that mysterious, highly potent power of creativity that results in a work of art. It has been said that Laurence Olivier had it, and so did Ernest Hemingway, but Maurice Evans and John O'Hara did not. Marlon Brando had it but squandered it. Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith had it, and so did Miles Davis.
In this groundbreaking book, poet and critic Edward Hirsch explores the concept of duende, that mysterious, highly potent power of creativity that results in a work of art. It has been said that Laurence Olivier had it, and so did Ernest Hemingway, but Maurice Evans and John O'Hara did not. Marlon Brando had it but squandered it. Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith had it, and so did Miles Davis.