The classical definition, one favoured by Thomas Aquinas, was that beauty in all its forms is reducible to the three qualities of integrity, proportion and clarity. Integrity basically means that all the substantial parts are present. Proportion means there is a harmony or right ratio between those parts. Clarity refers to a kind of inner splendour, in which the object’s essence shines forth with a particular brilliance.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Aim for Beauty
From http://www.ibosj.ca/2014/02/unexpected-olympic-grace.html by John D. O'Brien, SJ:
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