CAN THE LANGUAGE BE BEAUTIFUL
Keywords:
Language, Beauty, Medium, Aesthetic pleasure, Emotion, Connection, Spoken language, Written language, Non-verbal language, Everyday communication, Precision, Rhythm, Emotional resonance, Inspiration, Literary masterpieces, Poetry, Expression, Power of words.Abstract
This article explores the concept of language as a medium of beauty from multiple perspectives. It delves into how language, in its various forms—whether spoken, written, or nonverbal—can evoke aesthetic pleasure, emotion, and connection. The article argues that the beauty of language is not confined solely to poetry or literary masterpieces but can also be found in everyday communication, where the precision, rhythm, and emotional resonance of words have the power to uplift and inspire.
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Smith, J. (2023, October 5). The beauty of language: Exploring its dimensions. The Language Journal. https://www.languagejournal.com/beauty-of-language Author(s). "Title of the Article." Title of Website, Publisher (if available), Date of Publication, URL.
David Crystal – Linguist, noted for his work on the beauty of language, particularly through the musicality of languages like Italian and French.
Roman Jakobson – Linguist who contributed to the study of phonology and the aesthetic properties of language, particularly the concept of "phonesthesia" or "sound symbolism."
George Lakoff – Cognitive linguist known for his work on conceptual metaphor theory, which explores how metaphors shape human thought and language.
Mark Johnson – A cognitive linguist, collaborated with Lakoff on the theory of metaphor and embodied cognition.
Steven Pinker – Cognitive scientist known for his research on the evolutionary psychology of language and how patterns in language may be linked to human cognition.
