Mando's comment, with its double negatives, but still plausible meaning if we read it generously, reminds me of an old trick of university deans. When asked to put some grudging agreement in writing, they purposely garble the key sentence with a double negative or something equally contradictory, and if confronted, claim a secretary's error and the smug charge of pedantry. But in truth, the document is faulty and can be read in different ways and when tested, will usually support the dean's outlook. I've seen this a number of times in different colleges. Academia can be very, very dark. So, if you're ever in deanland and have wrung out an uneasy truce, get it in writing and make sure there are no "obvious typos". WC
________________________________ From: armando baeza <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: armando baeza <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2009 10:41:17 AM Subject: Re: inevitable and resolved I don't think the same pleasure one gets from one's completed work can not be felt the same in anyone else, and should not expected to be. mando On Jun 7, 2009, at 8:31 AM, Chris Miller wrote: > Yes, artists are concerned with whether their works are finished, but I would > like to consider "inevitable and resolved" as a critical criteria that other > observers might apply. > > So even if the artist feels that her finished work is "inevitable and > resolved", another observer, absent an artist's need for self congratulation, > might feel quite differently. > > I have a great need to get that feeling from a painting or statue -- the > delight being that it can be delivered in so many ways, each of which feels > like an unexpected, happy surprise regardless of how familiar all the > elements of style may be. > > > Though usually, I'm disappointed and frustrated. > > > > ____________________________________________________________ > You will believe your eyes! Click here for great whale watching packages! > http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxVdRm7eof7c4GEBUZkRKAyIB > WNq4vXn3AmIvBiQGZXYZUhSTc6woA/
