(Post-) Hydrocarbon Aesthetics

Quote of the month:

Even the alarmingly large crowd of people who would rather show off than conserve will change their habits when energy consumption becomes an instant indicator of stupidity and social indifference. —Scott Burns, financial adviser

Published on 18 Oct 2006 by Energy Bulletin. Archived on 18 Oct 2006. www.energybulletin.net

From a good article by Richard Heinberg on the art and aesthetics of pre-industrial artists and its effects on post-industrialist art and artists.

Yes, I remember when this article came out a couple of years ago - good stuff.
It can be found here:
http://www.energybulletin.net/node/21466