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What Is Art?
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Discover the thought-provoking insights of Leo Tolstoy in 'What Is Art?', a seminal work that challenges conventional notions of art and beauty. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2003, encapsulates Tolstoy's impassioned view that art should be a force for moral advancement and social justice. Unveiling his critique of the elitist attitudes surrounding 19th-century art, Tolstoy examines the works of iconic figures such as Dante, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Beethoven, Baudelaire, and Wagner. He argues that true art transcends mere aesthetics, embodying a spiritual obligation to connect with humanity, religion, and science. With 240 expertly crafted pages, this book invites readers to re-evaluate the role of the artist in society. Ideal for students, academics, and art enthusiasts, 'What Is Art?' serves as a critical examination of the purpose and impact of creative expression in our lives. Enjoy free shipping on this essential addition to your literary collection. Transform your understanding of art today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140446425
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
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During his decades of world fame as a novelist, Tolstoy also wrote prolifically in a series of essays and polemics on issues of morality, social justice and religion. These works culminated in What is Art?, published in 1898. Impassioned and iconoclastic, this powerfully influential work both criticizes the elitist nature of art in nineteenth-century Western society, and rejects the idea that its sole purpose should be the creation of beauty. The works of Dante, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Beethoven, Baudelaire and Wagner are all vigorously condemned, as Tolstoy explores what he believes to be the spiritual role of the artist - arguing that true art must work with religion and science as a force for the advancement of mankind.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140446425
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
During his decades of world fame as a novelist, Tolstoy also wrote prolifically in a series of essays and polemics on issues of morality, social justice and religion. These works culminated in What is Art?, published in 1898. Impassioned and iconoclastic, this powerfully influential work both criticizes the elitist nature of art in nineteenth-century Western society, and rejects the idea that its sole purpose should be the creation of beauty. The works of Dante, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Beethoven, Baudelaire and Wagner are all vigorously condemned, as Tolstoy explores what he believes to be the spiritual role of the artist - arguing that true art must work with religion and science as a force for the advancement of mankind.
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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