Travelling

Warsaw, by T.A.

As a schoolboy or a schoolgirl we had to learn about plenty of things that we had never seen in our lives. We studied the Ancient Civilizations being in the 3d class. We had to look at numerous masterpieces of the Renaissance and to write compositions about what the genius had had on his mind. Lots of information disconnected with our surroundings was knocked in our young heads. I admit it is very helpful for enlarging one’s outlook, developing an aesthetic taste and training mechanical memory. However, not every reproduction in a colourful or black-and-white illustrated book can produce the same impression on its viewer. It is almost useless to make students speak up frankly about their feelings according to the soulless copies.

It goes without saying, one look is worth a thousand words. Travelling and learning should go together. Try it once and you will not resist temptation of carrying it on.