I like listening to it just as I like looking at a fuschia drenched with rain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author appreciates music for its sensory beauty similar to visual art.
- In plain terms
- Listening to music feels as good as looking at a beautiful flower.
- What can you take from it?
- Music can be experienced as a sensory delight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you experience music?
- What other senses does art engage?
Another view
Not everyone connects music with visual imagery.
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