This week’s blog kinda had me stumped. I have had experiences that I feel were extraordinary, but I don’t know if they fall into the category of art. After thinking a while I finally conceded with trying to figure out how “art” worked in this blog and went with what I have experienced that was amazing. I have pictures which help express but does not do anything justice.
Two summers ago I spent a month in Europe. My trip started out in Spain, specifically Barcelona. At the end of spending a week roaming around the city I went to Parc de Gaudi. There was an area there that overlooked the entire city. The view was amazing, but more than just being pleasing it was such a conflict. Being in the city for a week I experienced the rich culture, beautiful artwork, and interesting people. The city was rich with tradition and history, as well as being modern and a bustling tourist area. To me it was, while not necessarily typical to my standards, a typical big city. It had old and new buildings, where ancient met modern. However, overlooking the city you saw none of that (besides La Sangra Familia, the large church being built). The amazingness of the city was lost. But in its own way amazing in itself. It showed the city in a different light. The view to me after having experiencing Barcelona was extraordinary.
Two summers ago I spent a month in Europe. My trip started out in Spain, specifically Barcelona. At the end of spending a week roaming around the city I went to Parc de Gaudi. There was an area there that overlooked the entire city. The view was amazing, but more than just being pleasing it was such a conflict. Being in the city for a week I experienced the rich culture, beautiful artwork, and interesting people. The city was rich with tradition and history, as well as being modern and a bustling tourist area. To me it was, while not necessarily typical to my standards, a typical big city. It had old and new buildings, where ancient met modern. However, overlooking the city you saw none of that (besides La Sangra Familia, the large church being built). The amazingness of the city was lost. But in its own way amazing in itself. It showed the city in a different light. The view to me after having experiencing Barcelona was extraordinary.
Just looking at the pictures you posted and reading what you said about the experience, I understand what you're saying. Once you get into the inner workings of something beautiful it adds much more power to it. I think your post was almost metaphorical in that sense. You can get a glance of something and just keep walking without ever paying attention to it, but if you take the time to try understand it better, it may surprise you. I feel it's the same with you overlooking of the city versus your experience walking inside the city.
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