While reading a book today I learned a new word that I would like to share with you. Synesthesia. It is a mingling of senses; that is, with this ability one can smell the colour red. It can be psychological or even emotional. It is a more unusual or higher sensory description skill/condition. Some composers, artists, and even some writers possess this skill/condition and these are people who are are termed synesthetes. On that note:
to further learn what it is here is the link:
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8445
Friday, January 8, 2010
Synesthesia
Posted by Michelle Kafka at 2:59 PM 4 comments
Labels: Description, Senses, Synesthesia, Synesthete
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