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Discourse Delivered to the Students of the Royal Academy on the Distribution of the Prizes, December 10, 1881 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Leighton, Frederick

 
9781330123034: Discourse Delivered to the Students of the Royal Academy on the Distribution of the Prizes, December 10, 1881 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book examines the contentious debate around the relationship between art and morality, religion, and ethics from the perspective of the renowned artist Frederic Leighton. The author surveys the arguments of those who posit art should always strive to promote moral lessons and religious truths, contrasting them with the perspective that artistic production should be free from ethical concerns. The author delves into historical examples, such as the influence of Christianity on the development of Western art, and questions whether religious fervor necessarily produces superior artistic achievements. The author also explores the impact of the artist's moral character on their work, arguing that while art is independent of morality, it is nevertheless influenced by it. The book concludes by emphasizing the profound importance of the ethical tone of the artist and its reflection in their creations, stressing that the values and aspirations of the artist shape the works they produce.

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