This is the first of two volumes of the only English edition of Hegel's Aesthetics, the work in which he gives full expression to his seminal theory of art. The substantial Introduction is his best exposition of his general philosophy of art. In Part I he considers the general nature of art as a spiritual experience, distinguishes the beauty of art and the beauty of nature, and examines artistic genius and originality. Part II surveys the history of art from the ancient world through to the end of the eighteenth century, probing the meaning and significance of major works. Part III (in the second volume) deals individually with architecture, sculpture, painting, music, and literature; a rich array of examples makes vivid his exposition of his theory.
By:
G. W. F. Hegel Translated by:
T. M. Knox (late Professor of Moral Philosophy late Professor of Moral Philosophy University of St Andrews) Imprint: Clarendon Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New impression Dimensions:
Height: 219mm,
Width: 145mm,
Spine: 42mm
Weight: 950g ISBN:9780198244998 ISBN 10: 0198244991 Series:Hegel's Aesthetics Pages: 690 Publication Date:09 June 1988 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active