December 8, 2008
When we see an exquisite specimen of painting-whence does the pleasure we experience arise? From the resemblance, it is immediately answered, to the works of nature. It is granted that this is in part the cause, but it can’t explain the whole pleasure we enjoy; for we see more perfect resemblances (as a stone apple or fruit) without this pleasure. No, it arises from the power which we immediately recollect to be necessary to the creation of the painting.
Emerson - Journals Volume I
Posted by amin at December 8, 2008 12:14 PM