Publisher's Synopsis
Aesthetics: A Critical Theory of Art is a book written by Henry G. Hartman and first published in 1919. It is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophy of art and aesthetics, examining the nature of beauty, the role of art in society, and the relationship between art and morality. Hartman argues that art is a form of communication that has the power to evoke emotions and provoke thought, and that it is through the experience of art that we can come to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. He also explores the concept of taste, the criteria for judging artistic merit, and the ways in which art can be used to promote social and political change. This book is a seminal work in the field of aesthetics and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
