"1. Does aesthetic emotion have to have intent?"
The reason why I'm asking this is because of what Bell wrote on page 263: "I shall suggest...that some people may occasionally, see in nature what we see in art, and feel for her in aesthetic emotion..." I think I can agree with this. Strictly speaking, aesthetic emotion is based on the form, not the content of the art. The grass could have significant form, with the lines and colors and qualities to it. So, I don't think it has to have intent to create aesthetic emotion. However, if there is a sort of god that create the grass, then it could have intention, and thus still be sincere and create aesthetic emotion.
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