Art is Serious, Life is Serene
Art is Serious, Life is Serene
Author(s): Lilli I. FörsterSubject(s): Aesthetics, 19th Century, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Leo Tolstoy; Ludwig Wittgenstein; Learning from Art; Art and Society; Pandemic Times;
Summary/Abstract: By not being able to surround ourselves with works of art like we used to, we are painfully reminded of how important they are in our lives. In this essay, with the help of the Russian man of letters Leo Tolstoy and the Austrian philosopher of language Ludwig Wittgenstein, we will point out the critical role art plays in human life. In particular, works of art can be helpful in finding a new lifestyle, an appropriate way of living, and open new entrances and perspectives to the world around us.
Journal: Estetyka i Krytyka
- Issue Year: 61/2021
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 69-80
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English