
03/10/2023
SCRYING THE LANDSCAPE XV w. LA SERPIENTE ‘SEARCHING FOR THE SUBLIME’
03/10/2023
The concept of the "sublime" in the context of aesthetics and psychology is a fascinating exploration of how certain experiences and stimuli can evoke intense emotions and transcendence in individuals. The sublime is often associated with feelings of awe, wonder, and overwhelming greatness surpassing ordinary experiences and pushing the boundaries of human comprehension. It possesses a sense of power, one that can evoke both admiration and fear. This power may be represented in nature's forces, like a roaring waterfall, or in the skilful execution of art, such as a captivating music composition. Taking in such experiences can set in motion a sense of transcendence, where one feels connected to something beyond the individual self, often touching on spiritual or metaphysical dimensions. At the same time, this can also remind us of our own vulnerability and insignificance in the face of the vastness of the universe. Nevertheless, encountering the sublime can always be seen as a potential pathway to well-being, as it illuminates those dimensions of transcendence beyond everyday concerns: altering our perception of the world to find boundless beauty, the full complexity of the universe, and the human experience deeply woven into this mesh.
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