Back in Theater Academy one of our teachers asked what we think is indispensable for human life. Two of us, a peer and me, ended up defending the idea that beauty is necessary.
The teacher, especially, thought we were being overly romantic. I feel there is something about the concept of beauty that connects it to leisurely overclass and the 18th century Europe. Femininity is never far when discussing beauty. All of the above are negative concepts in the current culture, one way or the other.
Beauty is indispensable for human life. It is not that we will languish and die without access to artful paintings. It is that we will always find beauty, whatever the circumstances. Beauty is awe and hope.
This is why what beauty means keeps changing.
(Also, people like to one up each other so keep changing what is beautiful.)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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