It has been suggested to me (by a well-known Philadelphia artist) that there is a dependent relationship between art and the city and that most great art comes from metropolitan areas. Is this true? Does history support this statement? My gut tells me that art comes down to… Continue reading
Author Archives: John Myers
The Dark Arts in Amish Country
These are not the dark arts you imagine, there is no caldron just large wood and iron printing presses… Lancaster County Pennsylvania has a long and rich history in the graphic arts. One of the earliest printing presses in PA can be found at the historic Ephrata Cloister. The celibate community of ascetics practiced … Continue reading