Marxist Aesthetics (Routledge Revivals)

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The study explores influential figures in the European Marxist tradition of aesthetics, including Lukacs, Benjamin, the Frankfurt School, Brecht, and the Althusserians. It highlights the diversity of their theories while identifying a common problem they address regarding art. Pauline Johnson argues that a meaningful response to this issue requires an understanding rooted in the practical experiences of the audience, emphasizing the importance of personal consciousness in interpreting art.