
Ancient Greeks gathered in amphitheatres to enjoy Aeschylus’ plays, Norse skalds sang of Odin and Thor, Botticelli’s brush depicted a vision of the birth of Venus, and Wagner’s music invoked the magic of old legends. Grand Gothic cathedrals and Baroque palaces were erected in pursuit of a fantasy. The human mind has always longed for more colours than everyday life can provide and has achieved remarkable heights due to this longing.
Daria Fedotova —