Art, Morals, and the War (Classic Reprint): A Lecture Delivered in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, on Thursday, November 12, 1914 - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1332252125 ISBN 13 : 9781332252121

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book is an insightful exploration of the complex relationship between art, morality, and the devastation of the First World War. The author, an art professor at Oxford University, offers profound reflections on the war's impact on artistic production and the broader cultural landscape of the time. The author delves into the profound moral questions raised by the war, exposing the stark contrast between the lofty ideals of civilization and the brutal realities of combat. He examines the insidious influence of Prussianism, whose glorification of power and disdain for human life fueled the war's atrocities. Through a careful analysis of historical events, philosophical ideas, and artistic movements, the book uncovers the profound shifts in human consciousness that accompanied the war. It challenges conventional notions of beauty and morality, while illuminating the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the war's transformative power, revealing how it both destroyed and inspired, leaving an enduring legacy on art, culture, and the very fabric of human existence.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332252125
• ISBN 13: 9781332252121
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 27
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