Tag Archives: George Santayana

The Mended Curb

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Art for Housewives

What is beauty if not that which gives our senses pleasure? In 1904, George Santayana wrote his mentor, William James, about the aesthetic experience and its need to be stimulated. But unfortunately, writes Santayana, “one gets so dry in America … Continue reading →

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Budding Eyes

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Art for Housewives

The other morning I had many errands to run. Luckily everything I needed to do could be done in our neighbourhood giving me the opportunity to take a nice long walk. Since painting my bedroom walls, I have a new … Continue reading →

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Santayana’s Sense of Beauty

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Art for Housewives

My studio is near Rome’s Verano Monumental Cemetery. The “monumental” refers to the numerous monuments honouring the deceased within the cemetery’s walls. Verano is often referred to as “un museo all’aperto”—an open air museum full of sculptures. But it’s also … Continue reading →

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George Santayana (1863-1952)

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Art for Housewives

Josefina Borràs was Spanish but spent part of her youth in the Philippines.  Here she met and married the Bostonian George Sturgis. After her husband’s death, Josefina went to live in the U.S. with her children but, after awhile,  decided … Continue reading →

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