The linguistic expression of aesthetic emotions: A proposal for its study
Abstract
In this study, I explore the emotional expressions used by speakers of various Spanish dialects when describing their experiences at artistic sites. With this aim, I will analyse a corpus of reviews posted on a popular social network for travellers, focusing specifically on the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. The study identifies and examines both literal and figurative expressions used to convey different aesthetic emotions. Many of these expressions are linked to specific somatic reactions experienced by individuals. By leveraging the systematic connections between these somatic responses and corresponding aesthetic emotions, the research establishes conceptual links between the linguistic expressions and a well-defined group of aesthetic emotions as described in recent literature. The main results demonstrate these conceptual connections and provide insights into the linguistic representation of aesthetic emotions. The study concludes by highlighting potential future research directions on the linguistic expression of aesthetic emotions and the interplay between language, culture, and aesthetic experiences.
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