- From: David Perrell <davidp@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 10:52:14 -0800
- To: "Chris Ridd" <C.Ridd@imc.exec.nhs.uk>
- Cc: <www-style@w3.org>
Chris Ridd wrote: > I'm afraid these logos look like someone's arse through a telescope :-) Since exposing these logos to public scrutiny I've been bombarded with deprecatory comments, such as "...burst out laughing", "...silly", and "...a good laugh". This is ok. History shows that the work of great artists is often denigrated during their lifetimes. But your egregious observation implies a prurient perception that demands rebuttal. I will explain the meaning of my designs so that the esthetic-deprived might appreciate the concepts that inspired them. logo3 <http://www.socnet.com/users/hpaa/csslogo3.gif> Web artists have been seeking a better means to express their creativity. CSS1 gives succor to these artists, providing them with a fount of new tools. When you rotate your head 90 degrees you will note that this logo bears some resemblance to the Cascade Range (mountains in the northwest US) at the dawn of a new day. Red hot-air balloons hover above the peaks in celebration of an emerging standard. logo4 <http://www.socnet.com/users/hpaa/csslogo4.gif> CSS1 marks the end of artistic restraint imposed by the restrictions of HTML. It is a universal truth that with every end comes a new beginning, and any analysis of this cheeky concept must bear this in mind. Note the tension produced by the angularity of "SS", giving rotational impetus to the circular shape and implying an impending cascade, as well as eventual sheets. Note also the moon is often considered the engine of true creativity. I hope these explanations are enlightening, and that you will reconsider your flippant criticism. David Perrell
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