After the Beautiful

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Exploring the intersection of Hegel's aesthetic philosophy and modernist art, Robert B. Pippin examines the implications of Hegel's views on the evolving role of art in society. By analyzing the works of key modernist figures like Manet and Cezanne, Pippin reveals how Hegel's ideas could have shifted had he witnessed the failures of social institutions in achieving genuine equality. This work offers a profound reassessment of modernism, highlighting its significance and the philosophical achievements that arose during a transformative historical period.