Tolstoy's View Of Art

Tolstoy's View of Art is a book written by Aylmer Maude that delves into the philosophy of art as perceived by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The book explores Tolstoy's views on the purpose and function of art, the role of the artist, and the relationship between art and morality. Maude examines Tolstoy's belief that art should serve a moral purpose and that true art must be accessible to all people, regardless of social status or education level. Tolstoy's rejection of the elitist and exclusive nature of art is also explored, as well as his emphasis on the importance of simplicity and sincerity in artistic expression. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Tolstoy's essays on art, including his famous work, What is Art?, and is a valuable resource for those interested in the philosophy of art and the ideas of one of the greatest writers of all time.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tolstoy and His Problems, by Aylmer Maude. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766190013.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.