David Jones, artist and poet (1895-1974) begins his PREFACE TO THE ANATHEMATA :

'I have made a heap of all that I could find.' (1) So wrote Nennius, or whoever composed the introductory matter to Historia Brittonum. He speaks of an 'inward wound' which was caused by the fear that certain things dear to him 'should be like smoke dissipated'. Further, he says, 'not trusting my own learning, which is none at all, but partly from writings and monuments of the ancient inhabitants of Britain, partly from the annals of the Romans and the chronicles of the sacred fathers, Isidore, Hieronymous, Prosper, Eusebius and from the histories of the Scots and Saxons although our enemies . . . I have lispingly put together this . . . about past transactions, that [this material] might not be trodden under foot'. (2)

(1) The actual words are coacervavi omne quod inveni, and occur in Prologue 2 to the Historia.
(2) Quoted from the translation of Prologue 1. See The Works of Gildas and Nennius, J.A.Giles, London 1841.


20 June 2021

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more

a d v e r t i s e m e n t 

REMBRANDT, RENOIR, MONET AND MANY MORE!

One of Australia’s greatest ever exhibitions has arrived at GOMA! 'European Masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York' is on display until 17 Oct.

From the canals of Venice, to the villages of Provence, and the streets of Paris, walk in the footsteps of Europe's greatest painters: Rembrandt, Renoir, van Gogh, Cézanne, Monet and more.

Stroll through The Studio to enjoy the heavenly sounds of live musicians and sketch at your leisure as live models recreate iconic artworks.

Tickets for 'European Masterpieces' can be purchased in advance online or at the Gallery. For your comfort and safety entry is staggered and you may experience a short delay entering the exhibition at peak times. Your exhibition ticket is valid for entry on any day.

'European Masterpieces' is organised by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in collaboration with the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art and Art Exhibitions Australia.

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