International studio . xible line in a rhythm isto the angle. It makes it articulate. Bellowsknows this well; for his decorative impulse isevinced even in his most Dionysian , his sense of decoration is fluid; oneidea melts into another, suggesting a multi-plicity of sensations. The more reason whyhe ought to be more simple in his composi-tions. He is so eloquent that he need not berhetorical. And in his reverence for the pasthe has an asset that is inexhaustible. Indeed, Parnassus is only a hill like allother hills; but around ;it still lingers thebreath of the gods. The high place
International studio . xible line in a rhythm isto the angle. It makes it articulate. Bellowsknows this well; for his decorative impulse isevinced even in his most Dionysian , his sense of decoration is fluid; oneidea melts into another, suggesting a multi-plicity of sensations. The more reason whyhe ought to be more simple in his composi-tions. He is so eloquent that he need not berhetorical. And in his reverence for the pasthe has an asset that is inexhaustible. Indeed, Parnassus is only a hill like allother hills; but around ;it still lingers thebreath of the gods. The high places of Israelmay be empty and barren; but at their feetbroods the spirit of the ages and above themthe seasons echo the chants of the temple. Itis true that art just happens. But much de-pends on where it happens. It seems to methat Bellows, considering his classic attach-ments and qualifications, is the right man inthe wrong place. However, youth still smilesupon him. And many things, I dare say, will L///.f and Bellows. LOVE GODS (The writer refers to this painting always as Cupids) BY GEORGE LUKS yet happen in his life that will secure for hiniEuropean recognition and make Americareally proud of his sjileiulid acliie\ements.* * * Although he himself sits in the high placesand awards academic prizes, George Luks isfirm also in the belief that art is not producedby academies, or constitutions, or American-izing movements. He too declares that artjust happens. Some good things too are nowhappening in America. But among the thou-sand men and women that are wasting paintand canvas, there are but two or three goodartists—artists of genius. And among them,foremost, you will be assured, is George Luks. The first thing that impressed me in himis his abotinding enthusiasm. His responsesare sudden and genuine: his avowals un-equivocal. And although he reminisces in- terestingly of .the nineties, when, as an artstudent he returned from Paris, a fierce out-hmder in a wee straw hat, to ch
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