Art-book. The power of art. Shama S.

"Great art has terrible manners!" From the first lines of this dramatic narrative, it becomes obvious: the famous historian and popularizer of science Simon Shama does not intend to try on the role of an authoritative museum guide, leaning away from a masterpiece to the masterpiece of eager to touch the beautiful. And therefore, do not hope for a light walk around the museum halls - instead of her, an eccentric guide, not a second on the doorstep for a second, will simply pushes you on the door of the workshop, where at this very moment one of the most significant works of art. Perhaps the prospect of becoming a witness to this and face to face his creator does not bother you in advance? Well, the author will try to fix it. Resolutely arguing with those who consider the romantic tales of the story about the rebellious geniuses and the pain of the act of creation, Simon Sham fearlessly discusses the relics, which cannot be opposed, about an insurmountable thirst, about the crushing passion - about the transformative power of art, in the face of which the viewer is powerless, and the viewer and the viewer are powerless. And the Creator himself.