A not-for-profit educational foundation. You can find an
explanation of the philosophy of Aesthetic Realism, biographical
information about the founder of Aesthetic Realism, Eli
Siegel, listings of upcoming events, as well as much more. The
kindest, most crucial website there is!
On this page are links to poems by Eli Siegel; links to critics
who tell how they see his work; and to essays and lectures
about the Aesthetic Realism understanding of poetry.
Self and World: An Explanation of Aesthetic Realism; James
and the Children: A Consideration of Henry James' The Turn of
the Screw; Children's Guide to Parents and Other Matters, and
more
Published in The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known.
The scholarship, blazing clarity and good will in these commentaries
make them some of the greatest writing that has ever been. Every
person in America needs to read these now!
I'm so proud to be part of the Aesthetic Realism Theatre Company,
which presents talks by Eli Siegel, founder of the philosophy
Aesthetic Realism, on plays such as Shakespeare’s Hamlet,
Othello and A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
Sheridan’s School for Scandal, Ibsen’s
A Doll’s House and George Kelly’s The
Flattering Word, among many others.
Eminent educator and musician writes about Music, Marriage, Education
and Humanity, including about teen suicide and in it, Ms.
Allen writes of the Aesthetic Realism Teaching Method, which
has been tested in New York City public schools--and elsewhere--with
enormous success for over 25 years
Husband and wife team on behalf of art, culture and justice. I
particularly love a Class Report by Mrs. Dienes of a lecture
Eli Siegel gave where he discussed what he said are the best poems
about a cat and a dog in the English language--Christopher Smart's
poem about his cat, Jeoffrey, and Geist's Grave by Matthew Arnold
about his dachshund, Geist
Author of the groundbreaking book, Aesthetic
Realism and the Answer to Racism, Alice Bernstein writes
weekly columns in newspapers and has been published throughout
America and the world.
Director, Ken Kimmelman, award-winning filmmaker and animator
and winner of a 1995 National Emmy award for his anti-prejudice
public service film The Heart Knows Better. PSA of Class
Chairman Ellen Reiss speaking on Urgent: How Should We See People?
which aired all over America , including Channel 11 WPIX in NYC
and on Bravo
On the technique and beauty of music; the relation of music
and life; on fascism, racism and the self; men and women; and
African literature and the human self
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