Thanks again for the posting. "beauty is not a luxury but the cornerstone of human freedom" ... which is interesting because I think about this type of sentiment when making things. And Schiller's take on it demands my further reading. We live in an increasingly uglified world, and with however many years I have left, I want to honour the depth of existing beauty, in Nature, in people - and add some of my own through making things.
Honouring the depth of beauty in nature is a heavenly pursuit. I was looking at the man made train tracks today, whilst benefitting humanity in many ways, they looked so ugly against the beauty around. I think your perspective is wonderful - making something adds to the joy of Schiller's evocation.
Thanks again for the posting. "beauty is not a luxury but the cornerstone of human freedom" ... which is interesting because I think about this type of sentiment when making things. And Schiller's take on it demands my further reading. We live in an increasingly uglified world, and with however many years I have left, I want to honour the depth of existing beauty, in Nature, in people - and add some of my own through making things.
Honouring the depth of beauty in nature is a heavenly pursuit. I was looking at the man made train tracks today, whilst benefitting humanity in many ways, they looked so ugly against the beauty around. I think your perspective is wonderful - making something adds to the joy of Schiller's evocation.
Thank you for introducing me to another book that I should read.
I found it in my county’s library and will add it to my list.
Excellent