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What Is Art?

What Is Art?

Leo Tolstoy / Tim Zengerink

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muze Publishing
Año de edición:
2025
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781806985081
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What if true art had nothing to do with beauty-and everything to do with truth?What Is Art? is Leo Tolstoy’s radical and uncompromising exploration of the nature, value, and purpose of artistic creation. Written in the aftermath of Anna Karenina and War and Peace, this philosophical treatise confronts the dominant artistic trends of the 19th century-and challenges readers to ask: What is art for, and whom should it serve?Tolstoy rejects the idea that art exists for elite enjoyment or formal innovation. Instead, he defines real art as the sincere expression of emotion, capable of inspiring moral clarity and fostering spiritual connection among people of all walks of life. He criticizes the exclusionary nature of modern art institutions, the disconnect between creators and common people, and the glorification of technique over substance.This modern translation renders Tolstoy’s passionate voice with sharp clarity, guiding readers through his sweeping arguments on religion, beauty, class, and the sacred responsibility of artists in a fragmented world.What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:A Revolutionary Definition of Art - Discover why Tolstoy believed true art must unify rather than divide humanity.A Challenge to Elitism and Aestheticism - Confronts art’s separation from everyday life and spiritual values.A Modern, Accessible Translation - Preserves the boldness and urgency of Tolstoy’s prose for today’s readers.A Blueprint for Meaningful Creation - Inspires artists and audiences to seek authenticity over applause.Whether you’re an artist, critic, philosopher, or simply someone who believes art should matter-What Is Art? will provoke, inspire, and transform your perspective.

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