Art and Enchantment - How Wonder Works in Painting, Music and Fiction

Explore the concept of enchantment and its profound relationship with artistic expression in this 49-minute lecture by scholar Patrick Curry. Begin by examining the fundamental question "What is enchantment?" and discover its essential characteristics including wonder, relationality, wildness, concrete magic, truth, and passingness. Learn about the conditions that either foster or inhibit enchantment in modern life. Delve into how these principles manifest specifically within the arts, analyzing their presence in painting, music, and fiction. Conclude by considering the broader implications for contemporary efforts to "re-enchant the world" and restore a sense of wonder to modern existence. Gain insights from Curry's extensive research background, including his work on Tolkien, ecological ethics, and his recent publication "Art and Enchantment: How Wonder Works" (2023).