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Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics
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Discover the profound insights of Hegel in 'Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics', a transformative exploration of art's role in modernity. This 256-page trade paperback, published by Penguin UK, delves deep into the philosophical underpinnings of aesthetics. With a focus on the paradoxes of artistic expression, Hegel examines the intricate relationship between art and the rapidly changing realities of the 19th century. This essential read captures Hegel's passionate critique of art's potential and explores complex themes such as irony, detachment, and the influence of Christianity on artistic expression. Ideal for students, philosophers, and art enthusiasts, this book invites you to reflect on how aesthetics shapes our understanding of beauty and meaning. Delve into Hegel's legacy that remains relevant today, illuminating the challenges that modern artists face. Whether you're seeking to expand your philosophical knowledge or enhance your understanding of art history, 'Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics' offers rich, thought-provoking content to satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Experience the beauty of philosophical inquiry with this landmark text.
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ISBN: 9780140433357
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1993
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256
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No philosopher has held a higher opinion of art than Hegel, yet nor was any so profoundly pessimistic about its prospects - despite living in the German golden age of Goethe, Mozart and Schiller. For if the artists of classical Greece could find the perfect fusion of content and form, modernity faced complicating - and ultimately disabling - questions. Christianity, with its code of unworldliness, had compromised the immediacy of man's relationship with reality, and ironic detachment had alienated him from his deepest feelings. Hegel's Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics were delivered in Berlin in the 1820s and stand today as a passionately argued work that challenged the ability of art to respond to the modern world.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140433357
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1993
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256
Description:
No philosopher has held a higher opinion of art than Hegel, yet nor was any so profoundly pessimistic about its prospects - despite living in the German golden age of Goethe, Mozart and Schiller. For if the artists of classical Greece could find the perfect fusion of content and form, modernity faced complicating - and ultimately disabling - questions. Christianity, with its code of unworldliness, had compromised the immediacy of man's relationship with reality, and ironic detachment had alienated him from his deepest feelings. Hegel's Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics were delivered in Berlin in the 1820s and stand today as a passionately argued work that challenged the ability of art to respond to the modern world.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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