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Focusing on aesthetics and the role of art, this work presents Tolstoy's extensive research and criticism over fifteen years. He argues that art should serve humanity and promote moral values, condemning creations driven by vanity or amoral motivations. Emphasizing the religious significance of art, Tolstoy crafts a philosophy that challenges both contemporaries and his own previous works. This compelling examination is essential reading for artists and those interested in the societal impact of art, showcasing Tolstoy's profound insights.
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What is Art?, Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi, Tbd
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- 2020
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- Title
- What is Art?
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi, Tbd
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 162
- ISBN13
- 9781420968316
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Focusing on aesthetics and the role of art, this work presents Tolstoy's extensive research and criticism over fifteen years. He argues that art should serve humanity and promote moral values, condemning creations driven by vanity or amoral motivations. Emphasizing the religious significance of art, Tolstoy crafts a philosophy that challenges both contemporaries and his own previous works. This compelling examination is essential reading for artists and those interested in the societal impact of art, showcasing Tolstoy's profound insights.