What Is Art?
What Is Art? by Leo Tolstoy, published by National Geographic Books in 1996, is a revised edition comprising 240 pages in English. This work presents a profound analysis of the nature of art, drawing from a series of essays and polemics that explore themes of morality, social justice, and religion. Tolstoy challenges the conventional notion that art is merely a reflection of beauty, instead framing the question of art’s essence as fundamentally religious.
Readers will find that Tolstoy argues for art as a transformative force, essential for the progress and improvement of humanity. The text delves into philosophical inquiries surrounding aesthetics and criticism, offering insights into the relationship between art and ethical considerations. This edition invites readers to engage with Tolstoy’s critical perspective on art’s role in society, making it a significant contribution to discussions in philosophy and theory.
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This profound analysis of the nature of art is the culmination of a series of essays and polemics on issues of morality, social justice, and religion. Considering and rejecting the idea that art reveals and reinvents through beauty, Tolstoy perceives the question of the nature of art to be a religious one. Ultimately, he concludes, art must be a force for good, for the progress and improvement of mankind.
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