This explanation puts paid to “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”.
I think there may be a balance between explaining and exposing people to beauty. Sometimes always trying to make the application can obscure the wonder. My Mom owned 6 LP records of classical music which were played often- with no explanation of form or composition. Just listening to that music was the start of my lifelong appreciation for Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, et al.
Thanks, Betty. I agree an explanation isn't always necessary and can sometimes obscure the wonder. Although, I have found that having an understanding that all beauty is a reflection of God has heightened my enjoyment of the aesthetic and filled me with more gratitude for each experience.
Interesting ideas right here! I completely subscribe to your viewpoint. Actually, I wrote a similar article on Christian music. You can take a look if you want!
This explanation puts paid to “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”.
I think there may be a balance between explaining and exposing people to beauty. Sometimes always trying to make the application can obscure the wonder. My Mom owned 6 LP records of classical music which were played often- with no explanation of form or composition. Just listening to that music was the start of my lifelong appreciation for Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, et al.
Thanks, Betty. I agree an explanation isn't always necessary and can sometimes obscure the wonder. Although, I have found that having an understanding that all beauty is a reflection of God has heightened my enjoyment of the aesthetic and filled me with more gratitude for each experience.
No argument from me there!
So true! Life and truth are not just black and white - we are meant to live life in full spectrum color!
Interesting ideas right here! I completely subscribe to your viewpoint. Actually, I wrote a similar article on Christian music. You can take a look if you want!