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July 14, 2006
Fine Art Friday
I know it is fashionable in some circles to "diss" the art of Norman Rockwell. Well, I'm not in those circles. I love everything about this picture--the composition with the strong diagonal, the extreme realism of the diving tower, and the fear on the boy's face ('cause I've been there). This speaks "Summer!" to me.
Posted by MamaT at July 14, 2006 1:45 AM
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Sadly, in 25 years or so, no one will understand the image. The Wall Street Journal ran an editorial piece a couple of weeks ago on how litigation, fear of litigation, and rising insurance premiums unrelated to any actual increase in accidents, are leading most pools to remove their high dives.
A bunch of lawyers wrote in to the editor a week later to bloviate about how they're rendering a public service, blah, blah, blah.
I just pray that civilization collapses before the nanny state goes any farther.
Posted by: Flambeaux at July 14, 2006 9:13 AM
It says summer to me. So do peaches, tomatoes, and corn! Go to kitchenmadonn.com to see what to do with them. Then go back to the pool!
Blessings,
KM
Posted by: Kitchen Madonna at July 14, 2006 11:36 AM
i read about that idiotic insurance thingie and America losing her high dives. bleck!
Posted by: smockmomma at July 14, 2006 5:54 PM
+JMJ+
Oh, I love, love, love Norman Rockwell. He is one of my favourite artists of all time. All it took to get me hooked was his painting The Jury Room. He has more than an artist's eye for detail; he also has a great sense of humour. :)
Posted by: Enbrethiliel at July 15, 2006 7:04 AM
When I was five, a friend of my parents, a grown man, pushed me off the high dive. I survived, but hate him to this day. For those who diss Rockwell's stuff, well, if you think it's so easy, try it.
Posted by: William Luse at July 16, 2006 2:45 PM