[Clayart] reproduction vs. original

[Linda White]

I couldn’t stand seeing Picasso’s Guernica in an art history book. Had to slam the book closed. Seeing it in real life was even worse. It is a powerful representation of the horror of killing.

Linda White
LickHaven Pottery
Dushore PA

> On May 14, 2018, at 6:57 PM, David Hershey <dmhlb at dmhstudio.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Bruce, Snail & All,
> 
> Bruce, I had the same experience the first time I saw Michelangelo's Pieta
> and David.
> 
> We've all seen countless reproductions & pictures of these pieces, but even
> the best full scale reproductions pale in comparison to the brilliance of
> being in the presence of the originals. The Pieta took my breath away, and
> made me want to cry. The David seemed alive.
> 
> The Pieta is perhaps the most beautiful object I've ever seen. Such a shame
> for humanity, that one insane moron can remove it from our presence, and
> force it behind bullet proof glass for all time...
> 
> Best, DMH
> ​Beautiful Hermosa Beach CA  USA
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