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claim:the-13th-century-weaver-consciously-reached-for-and-achieved-connection-to-the-i-which-is-why-the-blossom-has-more-force-than-later-versions

The 13th-century weaver consciously reached for and achieved connection to the I, which is why the blossom has more force than later versions.

Alexander's interpretive claim about the intentionality behind the carpet blossom's superior quality.

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Findings (1)

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The 13th-century Caucasian carpet blossom has markedly greater force and I-connection than comparable 15th-century Herat and 16th-century Tabriz versions of the same motif.
supports
Alexander's comparative aesthetic finding used to argue that I-directed intention produces measurably stronger living centers.

Claims (1)

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The intention that each part should be I-like is what governs its shape, and is what makes the weaver weave this shape, and not some other.
supports
Alexander's claim that I-intention is the causal driver of the precise form of living centers in traditional making.

probe (1)

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Carpet Blossom I-connection probe
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Alexander invites the reader to use their own capacity to feel the I as an instrument to verify the blossom's exceptional quality.

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