Dr. James Elkins
His book deals with the fact that museums are
full of images meant to affect us deeply - not just
pique our curiosity but moves us to tears. Yet we resist.
PICTURES AND TEARS is a strange and wonderful
investigation into paintings and the emotions they conjure.
This site features a radio recording of a James Elkins
interview. It's about 45 minutes long, and it reviews the
text a bit before Elkins talks to callers about their
experiences with paintings.
http://www.theconnection.org/shows/2001/12/20011213_b_main.asp
(if you highlight the link and right click it says "go to
..." it should take you right to the site... just click
"Listen to the Show" in the yellow box) |
