The Genesis of the Theory of "art for Art's Sake" in Germany and in England pt. 1-2

From Sophocles to Shelley, artists and thinkers have long debated the proper relationship between art and morality. In this seminal work, Rose Frances Egan traces the history of the 'art for art's sake' movement from its roots in ancient Greece to its flowering in 19th century Europe. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of aesthetics.

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