A World Loved by Moonlight: Tragedy, psychosis and the humanisation of art literacy
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https://doi.org/10.65828/w6ta8s69Keywords:
Art literacy, existentialism, psychosis, humanisation, tragedy, Heideggerian aesthetics, transformative experience, phenomenologyAbstract
This paper delves into often-unspoken realms of human suffering – tragedy and psychosis – to uncover the role that art can play in understanding and overcoming experiences that defy conventional language. Dovetailing from Heidegger's aesthetics, I explore the unique qualities that make the artistic process such a powerful medium for existential restoration, connecting otherwise disparate individuals to the wider tapestry of humanity. Ultimately, I argue for a new understanding of 'artistic literacy,' emphasising the benefits that unconventional modes of expression hold for the expresser, listener and humanity at large.
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