Michael asked me:
"So, if you're actually interested in the notion of how sentimentality is
connected to the arts, then why don't you describe what you mean ("have in
mind") by that term and give a few examples in art, and the all of us can
respond."
Michael, I'm not interested in "how sentimentality is connected to the arts"
-- but rather in how those on this list make that connection -- especially if,
like William, they use it to judge good art from bad. (though, it appears that
WIlliam would much rather discuss the neurology of judgment rather than
explaining his own)
And -- as I've said about four times now -- I do not associate the word
"sentimentality" with either approval or it's opposite. The Christian
tradition of painting and sculpture feels very sentimental to me -- the
Chinese tradition of calligraphy does not -- and I greatly admire both of
them.
What about you, Michael ?
Can you step away from the passive consideration of "how sentimentality is
connected", and tell us how you would make a connection ? Do you ever use the
word "sentimental" to show disapproval ?
Does anyone else ?
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