Erotic Aesthetic

Erotic Aesthetic 

Yesterday,  a conversation found me bumping up against certain philosophical and artistic movements, such as Romanticism, that have emphasized the connection between the erotic and the . . . 'sublime,'  which 'explore' the transcendent and transformative aspects of PASSIONATE love and desire.  

Overall, the aesthetic and erotic dimensions of love are intertwined wih these thinkers in their appreciation of beauty, sensuality, and emotional intensity.  Their view was this  contributed to the richness and complexity of human experience.  Hmmm.  

Anyhow,  this connection between the aesthetic and erotic has a long history.   Not that it makes it any more or less persuasive,  but in his work "The Symposium," Plato famously discusses the relationship between eros (erotic love) and the aesthetic experience of beauty. He suggests that erotic love can serve as a pathway to the contemplation of beauty in its purest form, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of truth and wisdom.

It turns out, I like them both. This probably trails offence in some fashion.   I am also far from understating any important connection between them.  Given that this lack of confidence is most likely unbecoming, I will add by way of compensation, that it is well known that in the realm of art and literature, depictions of erotic love often intersect with themes of beauty, desire, and aesthetic appreciation. Poets, painters, and musicians have long been inspired by the sensuality and allure of erotic love, creating works that evoke both emotional and aesthetic responses in the viewer or reader.