[Wittrs] Re: reflections on the grammar of pictures pt.1
- From: "J D" <ubersicht@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: wittrsamr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:44:48 -0000
JRS,
> You sure ask a lot of questions!
Indeed.
> Is it the influence of Wittgenstein that causes you to
> avoid proposing any general answers?
That and (indirectly due to such influence) a somewhat good nose for where such
proposals break down.
In the case of the question you quoted, I wanted the reader to consider the
temptation to speak that way, to consider the ways that it is tempting. But
then to also consider that such a way of speaking would be quite peculiar and
potentially quite misleading.
But still, awakening to that temptation does reveal something of how we view
paintings as opposed to photographs.
> I don't suppose there is a general answer...but I think we can cobble
> together..."grammars" if you prefer...of the
> issues.
Certainly, we can examine the criteria we apply in various cases, yes.
I'll comment more on the example from The Boss when I reply to Sean.
Thanks.
JPDeMouy
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