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An Argument for the Superiority of Printed Media Over Visual Media
Written on 23 Feb, 2006 at 21:06 in Articles on Aesthetics, Editor's Picks | viewed 469 times and users have made 0 comments so far
The purpose of this essay is not to argue that visual media is inherently evil. Nor is its purpose to contend that visual media lacks any value. The purpose of this essay is to prove that printed media is simply... (Continue reading)
Apollo vs. Dionysus
Written on 23 Dec, 2006 at 21:15 in Articles on Aesthetics, Articles on Music | viewed 866 times and users have made 0 comments so far
A music theorist whom I have found very helpful is Manfred Clynes. Clynes argues that music communicates through its natural connection with emotion. I can best explain Clynes’ theories at this point by quoting from “Music Hath Charms . .... (Continue reading)
Beauty by Michael Harding
Written on 18 Mar, 2009 at 11:47 in Articles on Aesthetics | viewed 151 times and users have made 0 comments so far
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Full “Correcting Categories” Series
Written on 2 May, 2009 at 12:39 in Articles on Aesthetics, Articles on Biblical Authority, Articles on Church, Articles on Culture, Articles on Music, Articles on Worship, Editor's Picks, Featured | viewed 397 times and users have made 1 comment so far
Below are links to individual posts and the full document of the “Correcting Categories” series. Correcting Categories, Part 1 – Biblical Authority Correcting Categories, Part 2 – Emotional Metaphor Correcting Categories, Part 3 – Music’s Benefit Correcting Categories, Part 4 – Dissecting Emotion Correcting Categories,... (Continue reading)
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 1: Introduction
Written on 26 Jan, 2010 at 7:59 in Articles on Aesthetics, Featured | viewed 116 times and users have made 0 comments so far
The following is taken from Sound Worship: A Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. IMAGINE I TELL MY WIFE that I want to take her to a special place for our anniversary. We arrange for a babysitter for... (Continue reading)
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 2: The Source of Beauty
Written on 27 Jan, 2010 at 7:59 in Articles on Aesthetics, Featured | viewed 92 times and users have made 0 comments so far
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction The Source of Beauty Essential to a definition of beauty is pleasure. People call something beautiful because of the pleasure they find in... (Continue reading)
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 3: The Marring of Beauty
Written on 28 Jan, 2010 at 7:59 in Articles on Aesthetics, Featured | viewed 62 times and users have made 0 comments so far
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of Beauty The Marring of Beauty If not for the presence of sin, all creation would still be beautiful, and... (Continue reading)
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 4: The Redemption of Beauty
Written on 29 Jan, 2010 at 7:59 in Articles on Aesthetics, Featured | viewed 49 times and users have made 0 comments so far
The following is take from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of Beauty Part 3: The Marring of Beauty The Redemption of Beauty Since sin marred beauty in creation, the atoning... (Continue reading)
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 5: The Judgment of Beauty
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 7:59 in Articles on Aesthetics, Featured | viewed 99 times and users have made 6 comments so far
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of Beauty Part 3: The Marring of Beauty Part 4: The Redemption of Beauty The Judgment of Beauty Once a person... (Continue reading)
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 6: Change Your Taste
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 7:59 in Articles on Aesthetics, Featured | viewed 59 times and users have made 0 comments so far
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of Beauty Part 3: The Marring of Beauty Part 4: The Redemption of Beauty Part 5: The Judgment of Beauty Change... (Continue reading)
