In people's common sense, the opposition between sensibility and reason, art and philosophy has been deeply rooted. Some statements by Western philosophers also strengthen this opposition. Vico asserted: strong feelings make reason weak, and strong reason makes feelings weak. It is impossible for the two to coexist and grow together. Nietzsche once asked a question in the opposite direction: Can the philosopher Socrates still engage in art? Nietzsche's answer is no. But precisely since Nietzsche, the spiritual outlook of the times has changed drastically, and the boundaries between art and philosophy have begun to blur. After the Second World War, contemporary art has appeared, and the relationship between art and philosophy has been reconstructed.
This book takes the relationship between art and philosophy as the main line, combs the history of art philosophy on a large scale, and strives to present the overall characteristics of the three stages of the history of art philosophy from classical, modern to modern contemporary times. We have to ask: How does beauty happen? This is not only a question in the history of art, but also a subject in the history of philosophy.
The corresponding Chaoxing online elective course "Art Philosophy: How is Beauty Born?" It has become very popular since it was launched in 2019. In less than three years, nearly 140,000 people have chosen courses.
Reader comments
This book resonated with me because it explores the relationship between art and philosophy, a topic that has always interested me. I used to think that art and philosophy were completely different fields, but after reading this book, I began to understand the connection between them. Just like when I neglected my studies and went to work, I regretted it now, only then did I understand the meaning of study. This book also made me realize that we should continue to explore and think in order to better understand the world and ourselves. I think this book is worth reading and will give people a lot of inspiration.
This book resonated with me because it explores the relationship between art and philosophy, a topic that has always interested me. I used to think that art and philosophy were completely different fields, but after reading this book, I began to understand the connection between them. Just like when I neglected my studies and went to work, I regretted it now, only then did I understand the meaning of study. This book also made me realize that we should continue to explore and think in order to better understand the world and ourselves. I think this book is worth reading and will give people a lot of inspiration.