The Spirit of Athens

Montage` by LadyHawk
Music by Demetrios Katis
Song: The Spirit of Athens

Comments and ratings are welcome and appreciated.

This montage is a tribute to one of the last of the great Grecian era artists, John William Godward.

I have loved this song from the very first time I heard it because it speaks to my soul. Creating the montage and adding Godward's classic artwork to the melody is one way I can keep it close, near and dear to my heart. Plus, these two masterful artists just seem to BELONG together!

To hear more of Demetrios Katis' multi-awarding winning music, please visit:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid...

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=587846

Biography: John William Godward ~ 1861 - 1922

John William Godward was born in 1861 to a wealthy family that thoroughly disapproved of his becoming an artist. In spite of their objections, he became a painter and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1887.

Godward was a great admirer of Alma-Tadema, and indeed you can see his influence in the lovely marble and textiles. Godward was also greatly influenced by Lord Frederic Leighton, as evidenced by the glossy finish of the canvas. Godward's subjects were mainly beautiful girls, set in classical type settings.

In 1912 Godward left England for Italy with his dark haired model (seen in Dolce Far Niente and Noonday Rest). His outraged parents and family severed contact with him, even cutting his figure from the family portraits.

Godward returned to England in 1919. By this time though, his work was no longer held in esteem by either the critics or the public. He committed suicide in 1922, leaving a note saying that the world was not big enough for him and a Picasso.

contributed by Gifford, Katya

Excerpt: HumanitiesWeb.com ~ Godward URL: http://www.humanitiesweb.org/human.php?s=g&p=c&a=i&ID=24

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[BigDink57]

Thank you for the upload...simply put, this is a remarkable contribution to the YT world! Thanks again.

[EquuSpirit]

Wow, thank you...your kind comment just made my day. :-) Cheers from northern California! ~ Terri

[GenericGene]

Superb and relaxing and gentle on my mind - thank you.

[EquuSpirit]

Hey Gene, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment on my video. This is one of my earlier videos, however it remains one of my favorites. Demetrios Katis' music is amazing...definitely worth checking out through the links I provided in the info. section. The Spirit of Athens has always been one of my favorite songs of his, and blends very well with Godward's artwork. A marriage made in heaven. :-) haa. Have a great week! Best blessings from across the great pond! ~ Terri

[EquuSpirit]

Thank you, John. (And you too, locco1!) I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Godward is definitely one of my all time favorite artists as well. When I discovered the song, The Sprirt of Athens from Demetrios Katis...well, it was a marriage made in heaven...the two just BELONGED together! ;-)

[tmpfan2]

John William Waterhouse next time, and great video.

[EquuSpirit]

Thank you very much! Happy to know that you enjoyed it. I love the whole spirit of ancient greece...it speaks to my soul, especially the music. ;-) I will give your suggestion re: JWW some serious consideration for another video. :-) All the best, Terri

[mebrowneyedgirl]

Oh this is just wonderful!

Μια ελληνίδα

[LMFAOASAP]

Brava!

[kau202]

this is awesome !! Music and Art......Great !!

[cyonfande]

brilliant

[mariax2010]

τελειο!!!!!

[SirAbraxas]

Classic in every sense (Musicaly & in the Canvas ). Great Work in "Grasping that Spirit". Bravo !

[QIrinaBila]

this great song take away to that time...and wants to fly and fly....

[videomaniacgirl]

The way u present it is beautiful.

Konsi, from Greece

[meesterschilders]

5* and placed into my playlist of John William Godward

[zeena61]

Awesome! Loved every minute of it!

[meesterschilders]

great painters and music... 5*