The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 1 (of 4) by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
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About this eBook
| Author | Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich, 1770-1831 |
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| Translator | Osmaston, Francis Plumptre Beresford, 1857-1925 |
| Title |
The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 1 (of 4) Hegel's Aesthetik |
| Note | Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Philosophy of Fine Art, Volume 1" by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a philosophical treatise exploring aesthetics and the nature of art, written in the early 19th century. The work sets out to delve into concepts of beauty, artistic expression, and the relation of art to human experience, rejecting the notion that art is a mere pastime and instead positing it as a significant and high form of human creativity. Hegel argues that the beauty of art, being a product of human intellect and spirit, stands hierarchically above natural beauty. The opening of this volume begins with a translator's preface discussing the challenges involved in translating Hegel's work and the importance of retaining the philosophical depth of his original ideas. Hegel's inquiry into aesthetics is framed as an essential pursuit, seeking to affirm that fine art is deserving of serious philosophical examination. He addresses common objections regarding art's worth, arguing against views that see it as frivolous or simply decorative. Through the introduction, a foundation is laid for a profound exploration of art, asserting that it reflects ideas of truth and spirit, ultimately elevating the discussion of art from mere enjoyment to a serious scientific and philosophical study of human creation and perception. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Aesthetics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55334 |
| Release Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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