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A clear, accessible look at why painting and poetry work differently—and how each aims to delight. This edition presents Lessing's Laokoon with English notes and a guided introduction by A. Hamann.
This scholarly edition surveys the foundational questions of art theory. It explains how poetry and painting use different means to move and please, and why each must stay within its own limits to reach its best effect. The introduction outlines Lessing’s key claims and shows how his ideas shaped later criticism.
- Learn Lessing’s argument that description and movement belong to distinct arts, and why action often outshines stationary detail
- See how the author uses examples from Homer and other ancient writers to illustrate his ideas
- Discover how allegory and the pursuit of beauty are treated in the context of painting and poetry
- Understand the historical debate about the relation between visual and verbal art
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the boundaries between painting and poetry, arguing that each art form has its limits and can only achieve its full significance when it respects those limits. The author, a philosopher and critic, examines the principles of each art, drawing on examples from Greek literature and art, and contrasting their approaches to description of stationary things and expression of movement. The book delves into questions of beauty, expression, and the role of art in reflecting or shaping societal values. It highlights the importance of considering the medium and material of each art form in determining its appropriate scope and effect, and explores how these factors influence the artist's choices and the viewer's experience. Through its detailed analysis and insightful observations, this book offers a valuable contribution to the understanding and appreciation of both painting and poetry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332356539_0
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