num_pages: 689
description: Hegel's Aesthetics presents his seminal art theory. He surveys art history from ancient India, Egypt &amp; Greece to the Romantic movement, criticizes major works &amp; probes their meaning. Examples give scope for his judgment, vividly expositing his theory. His Introduction exposits of his philosophy of art, providing a way into the Aesthetics. Part 1 treats art's general nature: distinguishes art, as a spiritual experience, from religion &amp; philosophy; discusses artistic differentiated from natural beauty &amp; examines artistic genius. Part 2 provides art history divided into three periods: Symbolic (India, Persia, Egypt), Classical (Greece) &amp; Romantic (medieval to 1800). Part 3 deals with architecture, scuplture, painting, music &amp; literature.
language: English
title: Aesthetics: Lectures on Fine Art, Volume 2
titlecomplete: Aesthetics: Lectures on Fine Art, Volume 2
genres: Germany, Art, Philosophy
ratings_count: 46
series: Lectures on Aesthetics
publisher: Oxford University Press