Aesthetic Perfection - a small oasis in a bilge full of politics

[Paul Pless]

[Old Dryfoot]

[David G]

I know it's a cliche with way too many bad imitations, but the original is still a classic.

Love the Barcelona Chair. We have one in our living room.

[Paul Pless]

[ccmanuals]

[Lew Barrett]

We needed a motoryacht and as I have a lot of pictures of this one......

[Garret]

I'm good with that pic Lew!

[David G]

Amazing.

Look at that Colt. Even someone who's not big into handguns, like I, can appreciate its combination of functional elegance, and style.

And then we're offered... as an example of "aesthetic perfection" that clodhopperish rifle. It may represent functional perfection, but it's ugly as a dirt clod. Dutch... you never fail to impress.


Let's try and get this thing back on track --

[Garret]

That doorway is wonderful!

Brussels, eh?

[LeeG]

McMike and David G., good stuff.


Hey Lew, she's a beaut.

[David G]

Ross M - what IS that black beauty?

[SaltyD from BC]

[Canoeyawl]

Lew, there is "behind the scenes" tour of the Gamble House that I have been itching to do, I can't recuit anyone here to commit and I'm going to just fly down and do it myself. http://www.gamblehouse.org/tours/det...d-joinery.html

[johnw]

Always thought these were the most graceful passenger jet of all time. Too bad about the crashes, or there would have been more around.

[BrianW]

[BrianW]

[The Bigfella]

How can we get this far without a Spitfire?

[Ross M]

Ross M - what IS that black beauty?

Siata 208 with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina...

[michigangeorge]

I try to stay out of the bilge but am happy I found this one. Good job Paul!

[Uncle Duke]

For simplicity matched with elegance, the D'Angelico New Yorker:

[varadero]

Well ,you did say man made. Miss/Mr Universe?

[ChrisBen]

[Paul Pless]

[Jim Mahan]

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[ron ll]

Lots of beautiful objects here, but I think we also need to acknowledge that sometimes it's the photo itself that is the man made object of beauty. I'm sure that ship in BrianW's post is beautiful in it's own right, but that photo is the creative act.

[Lew Barrett]

Thanks, Garrett.

McMike and David G., good stuff.


Hey Lew, she's a beaut.

Thank you too, Lee. I had an affair with her

And David, love the door and agree about the BAR as well. Amazing is about right.

Lew, there is "behind the scenes" tour of the Gamble House that I have been itching to do, I can't recuit anyone here to commit and I'm going to just fly down and do it myself. http://www.gamblehouse.org/tours/det...d-joinery.html

Lindy and I owe her mom a visit, and Lindy has never seen it. We ought to see about hooking up if we can manage the timing. I took the "standard" tour four or five years ago and wouldn't mind going again at all. There is nothing cloying or dowdy about the Gamble House, just beauty and elegance where ever you look.

[skipper68]

I love this photo. Enjoying this thread. Thanks

[David G]

Not many will understand this one to appreciate it.. They have to understand the meaning of resolve first.

Another example of 'unclear on the concept'. It's about aesthetics, not function... though I have to say - it's less buttugly than Dutch's offering.

[David G]

Functionally - I'm quite partial to a square-drive. Aesthestically - not so much. The point of the thread is 'aesthetic perfection'.

ETA - Alright I'll shut up about aesthetics now... I've ridden that hobbyhorse enough, methinks.

[David G]

More furniture - Ruhlmann --

[David G]

A gorgeous Japanese sword --

[ccmanuals]

[Peerie Maa]

Amazing.

Look at that Colt. Even someone who's not big into handguns, like I, can appreciate its combination of functional elegance, and style.

And then we're offered... as an example of "aesthetic perfection" that clodhopperish rifle. It may represent functional perfection, but it's ugly as a dirt clod. Dutch... you never fail to impress.

This any better?

[ChrisBen]

This is more my speed.

[BrianY]

Well, if we're going to talk about the aesthetics of things designed to kill people, then surely the Japanese Katana deserves a mention

[Garret]

In my book you're very similar to a TeleTubby.

Does that mean you think he's cute?

[David G]

Does that mean you think he's cute?

Heaven forfend!


td - it seems that you fairly consistently have trouble with the concept of people expressing an opinion... at least when that opinion suggests that you have erred.

Since I don't watch tv... I'm not quite sure what a TelleTubby is or represents. But you've made me curious. How am I like a T-Tubby. Wait... have you SEEN the top-secret fotos of my belly?

[David G]

Surf Rock Album Cover --

[Canoeyawl]

[John Meachen]

Another nice job from the world of aviation.

[Jim Mahan]

Canoeyawl, what is that an image of?

[S.V. Airlie]

I find it strange in a way, that aesthetic perfection is mostly posts of manmade "things" and few about anything else. I agree that some took cool, but I also think nature has created some very aesthetically perfect life forms as well.Just saying. Now go back to your jets,planes,guns etc.

[seanz]

Canoeyawl, what is that an image of?

Here's my guess.


Saw an exhibition of Japanese weapons about 7 years ago at the Dunedin Art gallery......very impressive work.

[Garret]

I find it strange in a way, that aesthetic perfection is mostly posts of manmade "things" and few about anything else. I agree that some took cool, but I also think nature has created some very aesthetically perfect life forms as well.Just saying. Now go back to your jets,planes,guns etc.

Are you saying your hoodie (in another thread) wasn't aesthetically perfect? Nevertheless, it was perfect for there....

[David G]

I don't like being constantly barraged with politics, without an alternative for escape and generally friendlier discussion. In the hopes that there may be others like me I offer up this thread as place to post things (generally man made things that you admire for their aesthetic value) Perhaps you may even be inspired to post similar non-political threads.

I find it strange in a way, that aesthetic perfection is mostly posts of manmade "things" and few about anything else. I agree that some took cool, but I also think nature has created some very aesthetically perfect life forms as well.Just saying. Now go back to your jets,planes,guns etc.

Startled Varmint,

Startled by the facts again, eh. Reread the OP (above). I even highlighted the pertinent section. He was looking for images of man-made items which exemplify or approach 'aesthetic perfection'.

Got it?

No? Figured. <sigh>

[Peerie Maa]

Here's my guess.


Saw an exhibition of Japanese weapons about 7 years ago at the Dunedin Art gallery......very impressive work.

Good guess, the actual item is on that page.

[Peerie Maa]

[S.V. Airlie]

IF you read the OP, paul said or wrote "generally" not a requirement. But you knew that.You should take your hoof out of your mouth. Both natural and manmade are included in the OP.But you were so excited to think you "got me", I'll make you believe you did. You now can gaze at a mirror and preen.

[John of Phoenix]

I have a list if you were so inclined.

Maybe on another thread. This one was going along so nicely.

[Garret]

To pivot it back: