http://museumofglass.org/blogs/docents/2007/12/discussion-brutalbeautiful/ The MOG Docent and Volunteer Blog & Newsletter Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:56:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 http://museumofglass.org/blogs/docents/2007/12/discussion-brutalbeautiful/#comment-2411 Donna Schultz Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:34:58 +0000 http://museumofglass.org/blogs/docents/2007/12/discussion-brutalbeautiful/#comment-2411 Interesting that Vicky Halper chose the word "brutal" in contrast to "beautiful" instead of, say, "ugly." "Brutal" refers to something that is akin to a beast. The refinement of the Carder head does seem in direct contrast to a beast--placid and calm. Interesting that Vicky Halper chose the word “brutal” in contrast to “beautiful” instead of, say, “ugly.” “Brutal” refers to something that is akin to a beast. The refinement of the Carder head does seem in direct contrast to a beast–placid and calm.

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