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Bringing together leading scholars from philosophy, architecture,history, classics, and art history, this volume asks: what are thekey concepts in Neoplatonic aesthetics? And what impact hasNeoplatonic philosophy had on the arts since the 3rd century CE?Organized into three parts, Part I examines the theory behindNeoplatonic aesthetics, including in particular the philosophyof beauty, ornament, and the artistic imagination. Based on thethought of Plato, Neoplatonism incorporated influences fromAristotle, Stoicism, and a variety of other philosophical traditionsto create a unique school of thought within the Western canon.The second part explores the influence of Neoplatonic thought onthe painting, architecture, and music of classical, medieval, andRenaissance Europe. With chapters on Byzantine hymns, the birthof the Gothic, and Vasari’s Saint Michael, the authors bring to lifethe Neoplatonic influence on European culture and thinking. Finally,Part III uncovers the impact of Neoplatonism right up to the modernday through a range of 19th- and 20th-century artistic case studies,from Kandinsky and Malevich to literature, music, and world cinema.Unique in its interdisciplinary breadth, historical coverage, andcombination of theory and application, The Legacy of NeoplatonicPhilosophy provides a fresh insight into the enduring influence ofNeoplatonic thought on the arts of the Western world.
