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Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich
1770
1831
Hegel, G. W. F. (Georg Wilhelm Friedrich)
Osmaston, Francis Plumptre Beresford
1857
1925
Osmaston, Francis P. (Francis Plumptre)
The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 4 (of 4)
Hegel's Aesthetik
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"The Philosophy of Fine Art, Volume 4" by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a philosophical treatise discussing the nature of art, specifically focusing on poetry and its distinction from other forms of artistic expression, written in the early 20th century. This work explores the relationship between poetry and other arts, emphasizing its unique capacity to convey spiritual and ideal concepts while utilizing language as its primary medium. Hegel seeks to analyze how poetry integrates content from both the subjective and the objective realms, aiming to articulate the complexities of human experience through idealized expression. The opening of the book introduces the concept of poetry as a critical form of art that synthesizes elements from both the plastic arts and music. Hegel elaborates on how poetry serves as a medium capable of transcending the limitations of mere sensory perception, allowing the imagination to explore the inner workings of spirit and consciousness. Unlike painting and music, which are bound by their material forms, poetry's versatility enables it to articulate the nuances of human emotion and thought in a manner that is not confined to visual or auditory representations. The text sets the stage for a deeper examination of poetic composition, exploring its differentiation from prose, historical evolution, and the distinctive artistic qualities that characterize poetical expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 36.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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