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finding: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

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.

Alexander's comparative aesthetic finding used to argue that I-directed intention produces measurably stronger living centers.

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The 13th-century weaver consciously reached for and achieved connection to the I, which is why the blossom has more force than later versions.
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Alexander's interpretive claim about the intentionality behind the carpet blossom's superior quality.

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