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The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 3 (of 4)

by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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"The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 3 (of 4)" by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a compilation of lecture notes published in 1835. This volume explores Hegel's theory of art as a manifestation of absolute spirit, tracing art's development through symbolic, classical, and romantic stages. Hegel examines five major arts—architecture, sculpture, painting, music, and poetry—in ascending order of spiritual inwardness. His lectures address art's evolving role in expressing truth and have profoundly influenced aesthetic theory, sparking debate about art's historical transformation and cultural significance.

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Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #55623. The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 3 (of 4) on Wikipedia.

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