Art / Beauty

Thoughts on Art and Life is a posthumous collection of the private notebooks and reflections of Leonardo da Vinci. While the notebooks were written throughout his life (approximately 1490–1519), the specific English compilation often circulated under this title was famously translated and published by Lewis Einstein in 1906. The book provides a rare, unvarnished look into the mind of history's greatest polymath, revealing that for Leonardo, art and science were not two different fields, but a single, unified method of understanding the world. Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben

Published in 1919, Creative Mind was the first book by Ernest Shurtleff Holmes, the founder of Religious Science (now better known as the Centers for Spiritual Living). This work serves as the foundational text for his "Science of Mind" philosophy, exploring how the individual mind interacts with the universal "Creative Mind." Holmes wrote this as a clear, concise manual for those seeking to understand how thought manifests as physical reality. Full PHILOSOPHY playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/fw_SQAW736w Full ART / BEAUTY playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/UE6QKHU2exY Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben

Originally published in 1913, The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed remains one of the most respected classic manuals for artists. Speed was a master of the Academic tradition, and his book acts as a bridge between the rigid discipline of 19th-century art schools and the more expressive freedom of modern art. Executive Summary The book is built on the philosophy that drawing is not just a mechanical skill, but a mental and spiritual exercise. Speed argues that a great drawing requires a balance between two opposing forces: Science (Accuracy): The literal, objective measurement of proportions and light. Practice (Artistry): The subjective, emotional "feeling" and rhythmic flow of the work. Full ART playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/UE6QKHU2exY Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben

Originally published in 1913, The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed remains one of the most respected classic manuals for artists. Speed was a master of the Academic tradition, and his book acts as a bridge between the rigid discipline of 19th-century art schools and the more expressive freedom of modern art. Executive Summary The book is built on the philosophy that drawing is not just a mechanical skill, but a mental and spiritual exercise. Speed argues that a great drawing requires a balance between two opposing forces: Science (Accuracy): The literal, objective measurement of proportions and light. Practice (Artistry): The subjective, emotional "feeling" and rhythmic flow of the work. Full ART playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/UE6QKHU2exY Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben

A selection of Beethoven's letters from the compilation by Ludwig Ritter von Köchel (1800-1877) and Ludwig Nohl (1831-1885), and translated by Lady Grace Wallace. Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben

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Herbert F. Peyser’s Johann Sebastian Bach is a biographical and interpretive study that presents Bach as both a historical figure and a timeless musical genius. Written for general readers rather than specialists, the book combines narrative biography with musical commentary, aiming to explain who Bach was, how he lived, and why his music endures. Central Focus Peyser portrays Bach not as a remote or purely academic composer, but as a working musician, deeply rooted in family, church, and craft. The book emphasizes Bach’s humanity, discipline, and unwavering devotion to musical order and spiritual meaning. Major Themes & Content 1. Bach’s Life and Career The book traces Bach’s life chronologically: Early years in a large musical family Professional struggles and job changes Conflicts with employers and authorities His final, stable years in Leipzig Peyser stresses that Bach was often underappreciated in his lifetime, valued more as an organist and teacher than as a composer. 2. Music as Craft, Not Self-Expression Unlike Romantic portrayals of composers as emotional rebels, Peyser presents Bach as: A master craftsman Focused on structure, counterpoint, and form More concerned with perfection of technique than personal display Bach’s genius lies in his ability to combine intellectual rigor with emotional depth. 3. Faith and Spiritual Purpose Peyser highlights Bach’s Lutheran faith as central to his work: Much of Bach’s music served religious functions Sacred works are treated as expressions of theological order Music is portrayed as an act of worship rather than self-expression This faith gives Bach’s music its moral seriousness and coherence. 4. Musical Analysis (Accessible, Not Technical) Peyser explains Bach’s major works—cantatas, passions, organ works, and instrumental music—without heavy technical jargon. He focuses on: Balance and architectural clarity Emotional power beneath formal restraint The fusion of intellect and feeling The book helps readers understand why Bach’s music works, not just that it does. 5. Posthumous Recognition Peyser discusses how Bach’s reputation grew after his death: Initially overshadowed by later composers Rediscovered in the 19th century (especially through Mendelssohn) Eventually recognized as a foundational figure in Western music Style and Approach Clear, literary prose Interpretive rather than academic Designed for music lovers, not scholars Reflects early 20th-century perspectives on classical music Overall Message Peyser’s Bach is a figure of order, discipline, and spiritual depth, whose greatness comes not from rebellion or novelty, but from absolute mastery of musical form in service of higher meaning. The book invites readers to appreciate Bach as both a human being shaped by his time and a composer whose music transcends it. Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben

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