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Language
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Book Summary
This is a landmark non-fiction work in art theory and cultural criticism. It challenges the notion that artโs sole purpose is beauty and argues instead that true art should cooperate with religion and science to advance humanity. The intended readers are adult readers, students of philosophy and art, and curious culture enthusiasts seeking a rigorous, thought-provoking examination of artโs meaning. The tone is impassioned, iconoclastic, and intellectually engaging.
Written as a sequence of incisive essays, the book critiques elitist attitudes toward art and asks what art should do in society. It treats major cultural milestonesโacross literature, painting, music, and poetryโas case studies to illustrate its core claim: art must serve a higher purpose beyond personal sensation.
Reading this work is an exercise in clear, logical argumentation grounded in historical context. The prose invites careful reflection through concrete examples and cross-disciplinary references, blending philosophy, ethics, and aesthetics. Concepts covered include the social and spiritual function of art, the relationship between art, religion, and science, and the artistโs responsibilities to society. The learning experience is challenging yet accessible, rewarding readers who enjoy rigorous inquiry.
Readers finish with a refreshed perspective on what art can accomplish in the world, beyond beauty alone. They gain a framework for evaluating cultural works through moral and spiritual lenses, fostering curiosity and deeper conversation about culture, ethics, and human progress. The book leaves a lasting impression as a catalyst for ongoing inquiry into artโs role in society.
Product Details
Author
Leo Tolstoy
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
9780140446425
ISBN
9780140446425
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.56x12.73x1.42cm
Binding
Hardback
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Leo Tolstoy Was A Russian Writer Who Is Regarded As One Of The Greatest Authors Of All Time. He Received Nominations For The Nobel Prize Initerature Every Year From 1902 To 1906 And For The Nobel Peace Prize In 1901, 1902 And 1909 But Never Won Either. Critics Of Diverse Schools Have Agreed That Somehow TolstoyโS Works Seem To Elude All Artifice. His Name Has Become Synonymous With An Appreciation Of Contingency And Of The Value Of Everyday Activity. Oscillating Between Skepticism And Dogmatism, Tolstoy Explored The Most-Diverse Approaches To Human Experience.