Thursday, September 06, 2012

Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori was a great humanist and educator who formed most of the educational system as we know it and gained great recognition around the world. 'Learning something when you are ready for it' and 'learning with all the senses' are strong components of her teaching system, which is very suitable for picture thinkers. Maria Montessori (August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952) (partly shared from Tomatis Athens)

Saturday, September 01, 2012

Colors, images and music

Tonight listened and looked at Hélène Grimaud, who performed the second piano concerto by Brahms in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. She plays flexible and yet powerful. It's a fascinating conversation between the piano and the orchestra. The conductor, Markus Stenz, forms the connection. He has an exuberant expression that made me see the music in colors. My thoughts wander around and are focused simultaneously. Music brings the picture thinking on a higher level. Synaesthesia, the experience of all the senses together.