Simon Schama's Power of Art

Have you heard of Simon Schama? Probably. You are pretty hip and urbane. But I am willing to admit that I was not familiar with the art critic or his series for BBC Arts.

"This is not a series about things that hang on walls, it is not about decor or prettiness. It is a series about the force, the need, the passion of art, ...the power of art."


Take, for example, Schama's comment on Caravaggio's painting of David with the Head of Goliath:


"For me the power of Caravaggio's art is the power of truth, not least about ourselves. If we are ever to hope for redemption we have to begin with the recognition that in all of us the Goliath competes with the David."


Do yourself a favor and have a look: Simon Schama's Power of Art. You may never look at art the same way again.

H/T: M.C.G.