9781330176924 - Selected Prose Works of G. E. Lessing (Classic Reprint) de Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a seminal treatise, is a masterclass in the distinctions between the plastic arts and poetry. Published in the 18th century, it is the product of the author's deep engagement with ancient Greek literature, sculpture, and aesthetics, examining how each art form achieves its goals, and the unique possibilities and limitations of each medium. The author, delving into a wealth of examples from Greek culture and literature, argues that the plastic arts and poetry serve distinct purposes and have different expressive capacities. Using the famous sculpture Laocoà n and its depiction of physical suffering as a focal point, the author illustrates how artists and poets approach the representation of emotion and pain in fundamentally different ways. This book explores the subtle interplay between aesthetics, culture, and artistic interpretation, offering a profound insight into the nature of artistic creation that remains relevant for contemporary thinkers. It encourages critical engagement with these art forms and enhances our appreciation of their distinct expressive powers. 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.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 554 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.