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whichbe commented on the word stendhal syndrome
Dizziness, panic, paranoia, amnesia, or other nervous conditions caused by viewing certain art objects or by trying to see too many works of art in too short a time. (From ArtLex)
June 5, 2008
yarb commented on the word stendhal syndrome
Or, in fact, by reading "The Charterhouse of Parma" for more than ten minutes at a time.
June 5, 2008