Chris: re "we have to decide" on art works to display. Are you willing to be on the committee by yourself, or would you select some wise, experienced/educated folks to make the selections with you (appreciating that some might disagree).Bela C /
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Miller" To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: The good sort of sentimentality Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:31:03 GMT Does anyone here really propose that we try to avoid having certain feelings (i.e. sentimental ones) when experiencing something as art ? Well --- maybe some of you do --- and that would be a good reason -- as far as I am concerned -- to set aside all concepts of art -- and just experience each thing for whatever entertainment/enjoyment/enlightenment each might provide. Though -- there does come a time when we have to decide what best represents our civilization -- things for which we should be proud -- that we should put in the premier public places and set up as exemplary for young people -- and then -- but only then -- would I pull out the dread word "sentimentality" and tag it onto things which feel are too small-weak-petty to deserve such recognition. ____________________________________________________________ Seek a medical assistant career? Click here for more information. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/PnY6rc3UIZOr8Wg0xCdkRvqkhi5H VF lbGNLzPihptTWhSf31d1aZm/ -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com
