das „beflügelnde Dritte“

English translation: the third aspect of art\'s address, its inherent capacity to exalt

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German term or phrase:das „beflügelnde Dritte“
English translation:the third aspect of art\'s address, its inherent capacity to exalt
Entered by: Veronika McLaren

19:40 Sep 27, 2012
German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting / philosophy
German term or phrase: das „beflügelnde Dritte“
Die hier vorgebrachten Anmerkungen zu den Werken der Künstler vermögen lediglich einen kleinen Bruchteil dessen anzudeuten, was der Philosoph Reinhard Knodt als das nicht kommunizierbare „beflügelnde Dritte“ beschrieb....Kunst kann nicht wirklich „kommuniziert“ werden...

the spirit-lifting / inspirational third sense...

Any better suggestions, please
Veronika McLaren
Local time: 20:19
the third aspect of art's address, its inherent capacity to exalt
Explanation:
I think the 1st and 2nd aspects may be the self-referential, autonomous aspect (internal art-related concerns) and its addressing of its audience. The 3rd then is this unquantifiable, exalting, transcendance-inspiring aspect. Please see my earlier comments in the discussion box.

An attempt at a rewrite without the full context and to give an explanation. I don't suggest you unpack it quite as much as me. Anyway, hope it helps.
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Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:19
Grading comment
Thanks for all the help - I particularly like "unquantifiable" and as I already said, the idea of transcending reality.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2the third aspect of art's address, its inherent capacity to exalt
Helen Shiner
4 +1that potential / power of transcendent synthesis which Knodt referred to as...
Stephen Reader
3quality of exaltation (exalting element)
Michael Martin, MA
2the "elusive third"
Jim Stuber (X)


Discussion entries: 14





  

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the "elusive third"


Explanation:
I'm guessing this is what is being implied here: two-thirds of Knodt's work can be expressed to the public; then there is the "elusive third" which cannot be communicated to the public. Always be very careful with writings from the art world!

Jim Stuber (X)
Local time: 18:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Stephen Reader: W/ your 'elusive' (only, subj. isn't Knodt but some body of wk to wh. K's phrase can be applied)
11 hrs
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quality of exaltation (exalting element)


Explanation:
No doubt a tricky proposition but one that's worth having a go at..

The comments made here about the works of artists are merely capable of expressing a fraction of what the philosopher Reinhard Knodt referred to as the inexpressible "quality of exaltation " .. the impossibility of putting art into words.


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Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 20:19
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
the third aspect of art's address, its inherent capacity to exalt


Explanation:
I think the 1st and 2nd aspects may be the self-referential, autonomous aspect (internal art-related concerns) and its addressing of its audience. The 3rd then is this unquantifiable, exalting, transcendance-inspiring aspect. Please see my earlier comments in the discussion box.

An attempt at a rewrite without the full context and to give an explanation. I don't suggest you unpack it quite as much as me. Anyway, hope it helps.

Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:19
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 275
Grading comment
Thanks for all the help - I particularly like "unquantifiable" and as I already said, the idea of transcending reality.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Stephen Reader
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Stephen

agree  Usch Pilz
6 hrs
  -> Thanks, Usch
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15 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
that potential / power of transcendent synthesis which Knodt referred to as...


Explanation:
Word or phrase for 'that which is greater than the sum of its parts'. Synthesis is one, but probably too open unless accomp'd x an adj. or two ('that transcendent synthesis', 'that potential of t. s.')?

Stephen Reader
Local time: 01:19
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 115

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agree  Helen Shiner: I like the idea of transcendent potential.
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