Evans, M. (2015) An aesthetic of the unknown. International Journal of Jungian Studies. 7(1), pp. 19-32. 1940-9052.
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Abstract:
This paper begins to establish an 'aesthetic of the unknown' by drawing together theorists and approaches from mainstream art criticism to provide a starting-point for an aesthetic sympathetic with Jungian perspectives, in an attempt to bridge a gap between contemporary abstract painting, contemporary art theory and Jungian studies. This is a framework for approaching the abstract painting not as an object awaiting interpretation or 'reading', but rather as something that offers a numinous experience (or experience of the unknown), which can be thought about but may remain ultimately unknowable and irreducible. Such experience - involving both the unconscious and conscious mind - would provide glimpsesof forms of meaning not accessible to full rational exposition. This type of uncosciously understood meaning is explored, acknowledging that there is a need to preserve this encounter with the unknown and a need for a contemporary critical, theoretical framework that recognises the importance of this within abstract painting.
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E-ISSN: 1940-9060 Print ISSN: 1940-9052
Uncontrolled Keywords:
abstract painting, spiritual, apophatic, numinous, unknowable
Creators:
Evans, M.
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Date:
1 February 2015
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 19-32
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Jungian Studies
Volume:
7
Number:
1
Number of Pages:
13
Language:
English
ISSN:
1940-9052
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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