The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 2 (of 4) Hegel's Aesthetik

"The Philosophy of Fine Art, Volume 2" by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is an exploration of beauty through art's historical development. It traces the transformations in how beauty is understood and expressed in art, especially in symbolic, classical, and romantic art. Hegel examines how art reflects humanity's increasing understanding and expression of meaning, from initial unconscious symbols to more developed forms. This volume sets up a system for understanding how art evolves and embodies different ideals, starting with early forms of art rooted in religious feelings and the expression of unity between meaning and form.