"Where there is no human connection, there is no compassion. Without compassion, then community, commitment, loving-kindness, human understanding, and peace all shrivel. Individuals become isolated, the isolated turn cruel, and the tragic hovers in the forms of domestic and civil violence. Art and literature are antidotes to that."
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Susan Vreeland (1933–2017) was an acclaimed American author celebrated for her historical fiction, particularly her novels that interweave art and personal narratives. Born in New York City and later residing in California, Vreeland's passion for literature and visual arts profoundly influenced her writing. Her most notable work, *Girl in Hyacinth Blue*, delves into the impact of a Vermeer painting across generations. Vreeland’s ability to breathe life into historical figures and moments solidified her legacy as a master storyteller, inspiring readers to appreciate the beauty of art through compelling narratives.
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"To me, art begets art. Painting feeds the eye just as poetry feeds the ear, which is to say that both feed the soul."
Susan Vreeland