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Sarah Woodard Philosophy 310 Dr. Michelman April 8, 2003 The sublime is simply defined by Edmund Burke as, "awe mixed with terror." The sublime evokes emotions which are in reality unpleasant or frightening, but when experienced from a distance, for example in a painting, can be thrilling and entertaining. In the world of visual art, the sublime is often depicted in such natural phenomenon as mountainous landscapes and seascapes. The sublime is more clearly explained through the writings of Kant and Cole as well as the American landscape paintings of the Hudson River School artists. According to Kant, the sublime names experiences, which seem to overwhelm the viewer. One would expect the feeling of being overwhelmed to be accompanied by fear; however, the sublime can also be a pleasurable experience. He defines the sublime as a kind of "rapid alternation" between the fear of overwhelming and the pleasure of seeing that overwhelming besieged. The sublime...

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