Beauty

-Beauty emerges through the eye of the beholder. Beauty is defined through personal preferance, personal interpretation and personal prejudice. The individual always determines the nature and value of beauty, thus beauty is no more than the minds creation. The nature of man is that of value, that where all things have different degrees of worth. What makes Da Vinci's art priceless? Can the value of a musical genius such as Beethoven really be determined by means other than human appreciation? Beauty represents the traits we have been conditioned to appreciate. The definition of beauty varies by that which is viewed as beautiful. It is impossible to compare the beauty of a striking lady to that of say the beauty which we see in our countries flag. Beauty is determined by that which is beautiful to the observer, thus beauty can always hold many forms.

-How could beauty emerge with the silence of existence? The silence of existence can mean either: (A)- The item ceases to exist, or (B)- That which exists is unobservable or literally silent, depending on how you wish to interpret the statement. If an item ceases to exist, then that item can not be viewed as beautiful. However, beauty can emerge from something that once did not exist. For example, the beauty of a new born child or the beautiful sound played from a saxophone that has never been played is beauty that emerges as new. Non-existence can produce beauty, thus beauty can emerge with the silence of existence in this first interpretation. For the second option, the statement must be broken into two alternate questions. First, can that which is unobservable be considered as beautiful? and Can that which is silent be considered beautiful? For the first question, let's use an example concerning human spirituality. The love people have for their god is considered beautiful to many, but God can not be observed at this point in time. Whether or not there is a god is not the idea of interest here, but rather whether or not that god or love for the god can be considered beautiful? If the love for a god which is unobservable brings a person happiness, than yes, we can say that their god is beautiful for what they bring into their lives. Now, it is easy to answer the second question. Can that which is silent be considered beautiful. Simply, can that which does not make sound be considered beautiful? The writings of Shakespeare make no sound unless they are read aloud. The stars in the sky make no sound that can be heard through the human ear. Many would agree that these things are beautiful, thus answering the second question.

-Beauty emerges with the silence of existence.  Beauty actually emerges through the mind, but that beauty can emerge through the silence of existence depending on how you wish to examine the statement.

Thanks Jhangora

The flower made me aware of my existance...

one can reach perefct silence if he focuses on it.

Lets stick to the topic Amedeo.You may start a new thread to discuss what is beauty in music.

Hey I agree..But after a few months,they turn out to be angels...I love watching them while sleeping...It make me so peaceful inside.