Art is very important so that the soul can externalize the ideas and subconscious perceptions it gets from theory. Theorizing is necessary of course, but art is food for the soul.
So what else do we have in common? (I like Giger too)
Thanks! It's from Peter Arbo, one of my favourite Norse painters. He did everyday life portraits as well but his valkyries are indeed sublime. Here's a link to get you started:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Nicolai_Arbo