02198cam a22003013u 4500 6889 UtSlPG 20260610133159.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 N Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781 Laokoon: Oder, Über die Grenzen der Malerei und Poesie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-01 Produced by Delphine Lettau and Gutenberg Projekt-DE "Laokoon: Oder, Über die Grenzen der Malerei und Poesie" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-18th century. The work explores the distinct boundaries and interconnectedness between the arts of painting and poetry, reflecting on how each medium evokes emotions and represents beauty through differing methods. Lessing examines the nature of artistic expression and seeks to clarify the unique qualities that define each form of art. The opening of the text introduces the discussion of the similarities and differences between painting and poetry, highlighting the thoughts of various thinkers about the perception and presentation of beauty. Lessing draws from historical references to argue that while both arts convey profound feelings and realities, they employ different techniques and principles. He notes that painting, exemplified by the famous sculpture of Laokoon, should maintain a certain calmness in the expression of pain, contrasting it with the poetry of Virgil, where passionate expressions like screaming might be more acceptable. This contrast sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the limitations and capacities of both forms of artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Aesthetics -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6889 48884 48884