What Is Art? (Penguin Classics),New

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This profound analysis of the nature of art is the culmination of a series of essays and polemics on issues of morality, social justice, and religion. Considering and rejecting the idea that art reveals and reinvents through beauty, Tolstoy perceives the question of the nature of art to be a religious one. Ultimately, he concludes, art must be a force for good, for the progress and improvement of mankind.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'What Is Art?' by Leo Tolstoy? A: The main theme of 'What Is Art?' is the exploration of art's nature, particularly its moral implications. Tolstoy argues that art should serve as a force for good, promoting social justice and the improvement of mankind.
  • Q: How many pages does 'What Is Art?' contain? A: 'What Is Art?' contains 240 pages.
  • Q: Who is the author of 'What Is Art?'? A: The author of 'What Is Art?' is Leo Tolstoy.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'What Is Art?' is bound in paperback.
  • Q: When was 'What Is Art?' published? A: 'What Is Art?' was published on January 1, 1996.
  • Q: Is 'What Is Art?' suitable for beginners in art philosophy? A: 'What Is Art?' is a profound text that may be challenging for beginners, but it offers valuable insights into art and morality that can benefit anyone interested in the subject.
  • Q: Does this book include any scholarly introductions or notes? A: Yes, as part of the Penguin Classics series, 'What Is Art?' includes authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars.
  • Q: What genre does 'What Is Art?' belong to? A: 'What Is Art?' is categorized under Criticism.
  • Q: Is there a revised edition of 'What Is Art?'? A: Yes, this edition is noted as a revised edition of 'What Is Art?'.
  • Q: What are the key topics discussed in 'What Is Art?' A: Key topics in 'What Is Art?' include the nature of art, morality, social justice, religion, and the role of art in society.

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