Notes and Observations

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The process of decorating the New Year's tree as a kind of abstract art, akin to painting. This ancient ritual may bring more light to the origin and essence of art in general.

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Artistic (or scientific) inspiration is like orgasm. It has to be properly prepared, it demands mobilization and concentration, it abruptly comes and leaves one exhausted and happy. However, this spiritual orgasm is much stronger, and those who have ever experienced it will find the physiological prototype palid and dull. Some artists try to meet a momentary lack of inspiration with sex, but they can hardly be satisfied.

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Everything can become art, but some arts are only a temporary medium to maintain certain ideas until a truely artistic expression is found.