Barry Garcia wrote:
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> Well, I've noticed that for most people in natlangs at least, they
> appreciate scripts more than they do a language. For instance, I've heard
> people actually say: "Chinese (Cantonese) is grating in how it sounds, but
> the writing is utterly beautiful!". I think it is easier to appreciate
> things by their appearance, than by how they work, for most people.
>
That's why I think painting is more accessible than conlanging as an
art for most people. It's a matter of appreciation of appearance
compared to appreciation of a structure.
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