What is beauty? And More Importantly, what is the use of Beauty in understanding history.
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Transcript of What is beauty? And More Importantly, what is the use of Beauty in understanding history.
• I have divided these slides into 4 sections:• 1) Nature• 2) Man made art• 3) Uncertainty• 4) The question for this assignment
• Your task – to click through the images, and do spend some time on each as the beauty is undeniable.
• The fortunate part – you can always refer back to some extraordinarily beautiful images.
Massacio, Expulsion from Eden, 15th century(note twisted and contorted face – the pain and the agony)
• Understand that unique is not beautiful, it is unique.
• Understand that different is different, not necessarily beautiful.
• Recognize the difference between unique, different, and the beautiful.
• Something may even be very beautiful to you, but that does not mean it is a thing of beauty, and in 100 years no one will remember it even existed.
You may wish to review other art – from the Renaissance through the art constructed today.
These are samplings I found, which I find, uniquely appropriate.
Why Beauty Matters Roger Scrutonhttp://documentaryaddict.com/Why+Beauty+Matters-542-doc.htmlThis link may or may not be working. If it is not working, you should be able to find the video somewhere on the world wide web by searching ‘Why Beauty Matters’ and Roger Scruton.
What is the use or purpose of beauty?
In forming an answer, you may wish to consider the following: Is there a standard for art and does art have a relationship to the real world (the one we live in), should it if it does or does not. Should art reflect your life – whether triumphal or abysmal – or should art aspire (inspire you) to something else?
What benefit does that have for us in understanding beauty? If you believe it should reflect a beauty we could or should aspire to- why? Does beauty change over time, or is there an eternal beauty that is universal.
Do you have to answer each of the questions above? No. That is why I wrote ‘you may wish to consider the following’. It is your answer, BUT I want serious thought and consideration of the questions raised and then, after you have seriously considered all I have asked – make sure you do answer the following question:
What is the relationship between the beautiful and the study of history?
• How long does the paper have to be:– no more than 2 pages typed.
• Arrange your writing in a coherent and logical manner. Intro, body, conclusion.
• 25 points • This is an opportunity to repair a missed quiz or
something you did poorly on.• DUE:
– Tues/Thur class: November 25.Mon/Wed class: November 24.
• This assignment may not be emailed to me, nor may it be handed in late – anytime after I collect it in class.