Placed at the top of the Steinway and Sons website is the motto, "For over 150 years, Steinway has made the world's finest pianos--and inspired the artists who made them sing." Not only did these pianos inspire the artists that made them sing, but they inspired one in particular who had the courage to turn it into a symbol of world cooperation. Chihuly, a world-famous glass blower turned a Steinway piano, popular world-wide, into a new piece of art. Steinway is the greatest maker of pianos in the world. They are respected by artists and audiences alike for their exceptional quality. Since it is such a widely-known brand, it makes sense that it could be a unifying factor through other aspects of art and current events. This art piece is called "Olympia" for good reason. It was unveiled during the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Olympics are always an event in which the entire world forgets its problems and comes together for two weeks in pure enjoyment of watching its athletes compete for honor and global fame. A time when tensions can run high, and the spirit of pure competition and sportsmanship can be easily forgotten. This artwork makes a quiet attempt of bridging the gap. Although it is an abstract piece, its simple designs can speak peaceful meanings to the observer. The translucent glass top, a first for Steinway, is decorated with the abstract images of the typical mountain forest in the middle of winter. The Promethean color palate of the piano keys, and the bright red and yellow mountain-scened glass is the fiery bright colors that capture the Olympic spirit (Pittsburg Post-Gazette 2007). Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from the gods and give it to mortals(Wikipedia). This fire is the same fire that blazes in the torch in the Olympic games. The Greek origins that ignited the first Olympic games in Athens can still be seen today through even modern art such as in this Steinway. The use of all things that relate to spirit of Olympics helps to convey the message of global cooperation and remain a symbol of the Winter Olympic of 2002. The mixture of genres of entertainment--art, music, and athletics--in this one piece easily shows the ability to capture a moment of world-wide appreciation for events that bring the lives of unrelated people together for a few short moments every four years.Sunday, November 9, 2008
"Olympia"
Placed at the top of the Steinway and Sons website is the motto, "For over 150 years, Steinway has made the world's finest pianos--and inspired the artists who made them sing." Not only did these pianos inspire the artists that made them sing, but they inspired one in particular who had the courage to turn it into a symbol of world cooperation. Chihuly, a world-famous glass blower turned a Steinway piano, popular world-wide, into a new piece of art. Steinway is the greatest maker of pianos in the world. They are respected by artists and audiences alike for their exceptional quality. Since it is such a widely-known brand, it makes sense that it could be a unifying factor through other aspects of art and current events. This art piece is called "Olympia" for good reason. It was unveiled during the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Olympics are always an event in which the entire world forgets its problems and comes together for two weeks in pure enjoyment of watching its athletes compete for honor and global fame. A time when tensions can run high, and the spirit of pure competition and sportsmanship can be easily forgotten. This artwork makes a quiet attempt of bridging the gap. Although it is an abstract piece, its simple designs can speak peaceful meanings to the observer. The translucent glass top, a first for Steinway, is decorated with the abstract images of the typical mountain forest in the middle of winter. The Promethean color palate of the piano keys, and the bright red and yellow mountain-scened glass is the fiery bright colors that capture the Olympic spirit (Pittsburg Post-Gazette 2007). Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from the gods and give it to mortals(Wikipedia). This fire is the same fire that blazes in the torch in the Olympic games. The Greek origins that ignited the first Olympic games in Athens can still be seen today through even modern art such as in this Steinway. The use of all things that relate to spirit of Olympics helps to convey the message of global cooperation and remain a symbol of the Winter Olympic of 2002. The mixture of genres of entertainment--art, music, and athletics--in this one piece easily shows the ability to capture a moment of world-wide appreciation for events that bring the lives of unrelated people together for a few short moments every four years.
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