The legacy of Neoplatonic philosophy : from ancient aesthetics to 20th-century film /
Bringing together leading scholars from philosophy, architecture, history, classics and art history, this volume asks what are the key concepts in Neoplatonic aesthetics? And what impact has Neoplatonic philosophy had on the arts since the 3rd century CE? Organized into three parts, Part I examines...
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| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Bloomsbury Academic,
2024.
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| Summary: | Bringing together leading scholars from philosophy, architecture, history, classics and art history, this volume asks what are the key concepts in Neoplatonic aesthetics? And what impact has Neoplatonic philosophy had on the arts since the 3rd century CE? Organized into three parts, Part I examines the theory behind Neoplatonic aesthetics, including in particular the philosophy of beauty, ornament and the artistic imagination. Based on the thought of Plato, Neoplatonism incorporated influences from Aristotle, Stoicism and a variety of other philosophical traditions to create a unique school of thought within the Western canon. The second part explores the influence of Neoplatonic thought on the painting, architecture and music of classical, medieval and Renaissance Europe. With chapters on Byzantine hymns, the birth of the Gothic and Vasari's Saint Michael, the authors bring to life the Neoplatonic influence on European culture and thinking. Finally, Part III uncovers the impact of Neoplatonism right up to the modern day through a range of 19th- and 20th-century artistic case studies, from Kandinsky and Malevich to literature, music and world cinema. Unique in its interdisciplinary breadth, historical coverage and combination of theory and application, The Legacy of Neoplatonic Philosophy provides a fresh insight into the enduring influence of Neoplatonic thought on the arts of the Western world. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1350379115 9781350379114 |