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[IBC] ***technique vs. the technician
Hi David,
----- Original Message ----- From: "David J. Bockman" ...On the list we discuss regularly technique vs. artistry... curious what people's thoughts are, and what they make of the above quoted passage as it relates to their personal journey in bonsai. David J. Bockman ------------------------- As a fledgeling bonsai artist, painter and composer, I find this gentleman's ideas pretty clear and true. I see virtually no distinction between these artforms in the theory of their techniques. Mechanics are a means to an end and certainly not an end in and of itself. In fact, I'd say that mechanics can help to facilitate technique (and technique produces the art), but mechanics don't produce technique. When he cites : "First comes the idea, then the technique. And not reversed!" I can understand exactly what he is talking about, specifically with regard to piano playing. For instance, my technique is wholly beholden to the ideas that I work to interpret on the keyboard. In this respect, I don't have technical abilities that are not utilized or are used for their own sakes. They come solely from a need to actually realize the motif or line or passage that I invent (this is not necessarily good, either). The technique that is required to render this idea on the keyboard may or may not be within my immediate repetorie, but the technique can be developed with practice. Eventually, the technique required to render what I'm striving for is within my grasp. In this instance, the needed technique involves mechanics, mood, flavor, color, spirit, texture, etc. and is what makes the piece. I guess one way to express this idea is that mechanics are 1-dimensional and technique is multi-dimensional. Mechanics cannot create art, but mechanics can help with technical application - and it is the technique that creates the art. I'd say that technique is the practical application of the soul into the work. Anyway, sorry to get to personal with this. I don't generally talk about this stuff, but your note inspired me. ;-) Thanks for posting it. Kind regards, Andy ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jerry Meislik++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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