Art serves as a means of contemplation to calm impulses.
Contemplation in art can be found in diverse emotional states beyond fear or desire.
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Art's Purpose According to Schopenewehr
Schopenewehr believed that art serves as a means of contemplation rather than simply exciting impulses like fear or desire. He emphasized that the true goal of art is to calm these impulses and evoke a contemplative attitude. While he focused on the calming aspect, the podcast suggests that contemplation can also be found in art that elicits desire or fear.
Contemplation in Various Emotional States
The podcast delves into the idea that contemplation can occur in diverse emotional states, not just in situations of death or terror, as suggested by Schopenewehr. It challenges the notion that contemplation is solely linked to the sublime or disinterested observation. By referencing experiences like desire, such as having an erection, the podcast argues that contemplation can encompass a broader range of emotions and reactions in response to art.
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