http://nostoi.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] nostoi.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] poliphilo 2008-09-06 04:35 pm (UTC)

I don't believe so. Surely a beautifully constructed piece (be it poetry or sculpture or whatever)can be appreciated solely for what it is.

Emotion can add resonance and meaning, but I'm not sure that it is a necessary requirement in itself.

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