In "What Is Art?", Leo Tolstoy delves into the philosophy of art, challenging the conventions of his day. Through incisive argumentation, Tolstoy proposes that true art transcends mere aesthetic pleasure, serving instead as a medium for communicating the deepest human emotions and experiences universally. He criticizes art that caters only to society's elite, advocating for art that is accessible, truthful, and capable of fostering spiritual and moral growth among all people.
© 2008 Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook): 9781481552134
© 2014 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781910558171
Translators: Aylmer Maude
Release date
Audiobook: 22 October 2008
Ebook: 15 September 2014
In "What Is Art?", Leo Tolstoy delves into the philosophy of art, challenging the conventions of his day. Through incisive argumentation, Tolstoy proposes that true art transcends mere aesthetic pleasure, serving instead as a medium for communicating the deepest human emotions and experiences universally. He criticizes art that caters only to society's elite, advocating for art that is accessible, truthful, and capable of fostering spiritual and moral growth among all people.
© 2008 Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook): 9781481552134
© 2014 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781910558171
Translators: Aylmer Maude
Release date
Audiobook: 22 October 2008
Ebook: 15 September 2014
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