Aesthetic Deep Time Experiences
of Temporal Sublime Nature
Aesthetic Deep Time Experiences
of Temporal Sublime Nature
Author(s): Stephanie SchusterSubject(s): Human Ecology, Environmental interactions
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Environmental Aesthetics; Deep Time; Temporal Sublimity; Aesthetic Resonance; Atmosphere;
Summary/Abstract: Deep time, encompassing the expansive temporal scale of Earth’s and the universe’s his- tory, bears the potential of alienation due to its immensity. However, this estrangement can be mitigated through aesthetic appreciation of the temporal sublime in nature, as found in geological landscapes, ancient forests, and the starry sky. This paper aims to elucidate aesthetic deep time experiences and their significance. It posits that aesthetic resonance with the awe-inspiring atmosphere of ancient and enduring natural environ- ments fosters an elevating yet humble feeling of belonging and being at home in the vast temporal continuum of the natural world. Central to such aesthetic experiences is a felt integration of world time and life time.
Journal: Estetyka i Krytyka
- Issue Year: 70/2023
- Issue No: 2-3
- Page Range: 1-15
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English