Sam G,
that would be true if we had positively identified all the objects that they hold, or even the themes of the sections or the validity of our perception of what a section is; but we haven't.
So how can we understand why unidentified people (we're not even sure they are meant to be people) hold unidentified objects?
The exchange above between Koen Gh and Diane in fact illustrates this: the discussion of how objects are held will almost necessarily have to make a first stop via the identification of said objects.
So I fear that this thread will end up as a collection of object ID's.
Also, regarding Q13, there are several indications that it is probably meant to be two separate quires, or even that each bifolio is a unit. So the choice to consider them all as one homogenous section within which they all play the same role seems arbitrary.
The fact that lots of nymphs aren't holding objects (not even pipes or stars), and that some are holding each other also adds to why I think the choices are arbitrary.
Aside from that, my criticism only aimed to bring more focus, and I hope that others will likewise let me know if they think that the topic of some of my own threads is unwieldly, or that the limits of what I include are arbitrary or whatever.
The forum comments are about as close to peer review as we're going to get, so I embrace them, as long as they aren't personal attacks. And just to be clear, my comments are in no way meant as a "diss" to Koen Gh.
In the end, it's just my opinion and it shouldn't stop anyone from going forward.
I hope I am proven wrong!
that would be true if we had positively identified all the objects that they hold, or even the themes of the sections or the validity of our perception of what a section is; but we haven't.
So how can we understand why unidentified people (we're not even sure they are meant to be people) hold unidentified objects?
The exchange above between Koen Gh and Diane in fact illustrates this: the discussion of how objects are held will almost necessarily have to make a first stop via the identification of said objects.
So I fear that this thread will end up as a collection of object ID's.
Also, regarding Q13, there are several indications that it is probably meant to be two separate quires, or even that each bifolio is a unit. So the choice to consider them all as one homogenous section within which they all play the same role seems arbitrary.
The fact that lots of nymphs aren't holding objects (not even pipes or stars), and that some are holding each other also adds to why I think the choices are arbitrary.
Aside from that, my criticism only aimed to bring more focus, and I hope that others will likewise let me know if they think that the topic of some of my own threads is unwieldly, or that the limits of what I include are arbitrary or whatever.
The forum comments are about as close to peer review as we're going to get, so I embrace them, as long as they aren't personal attacks. And just to be clear, my comments are in no way meant as a "diss" to Koen Gh.
In the end, it's just my opinion and it shouldn't stop anyone from going forward.
I hope I am proven wrong!