Monday, September 19, 2011

Small-Scale Beauty

In the Artist's Garden, Yapton, Sussex




In the Artist's Garden, Yapton, Sussex


Thomas J. Lloyd


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I was reading an article this morning (here) on lack of beauty in modern Architecture. I thought this quote was a good one, and not just on the subject of architecture!

"I can’t build cathedrals on my own. I can’t even be a part of an organization that builds cathedrals — though perhaps I’m not trying hard enough on that count. But, as Fr. Brankin says, “beauty and ugliness flow naturally into the world from the content or emptiness of the soul.” So instead I can, we all can, focus on small-scale beauty: harmony in the home, dignity of dress, and indulgence/participation in beautiful art (hearing and playing beautiful music, reading beautiful books, etc)."


(emphasis added)



In the Rose Garden




In the Rose Garden


Thomas J. Lloyd


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