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100 1 _aLudovici, Anthony M.
_q(Anthony Mario),
_d1882-1971
245 1 0 _aNietzsche and Art
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-10-26
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Nietzsche and Art" by Anthony M. Ludovici is a scholarly examination of the aesthetic theories of Friedrich Nietzsche, presented as a course of lectures delivered in the early 20th century. The text delves into Nietzsche's concept of art, contrasting what Ludovici terms "Ruler Art" — art that emerges from inner riches and an aristocratic society — against the "democratic art" that is tied to mediocrity and realism. The author argues that modern art suffers from anarchy, stemming from an overemphasis on individual expression and the rejection of established aesthetic values. The opening portion of the work sets the stage for a critical analysis of contemporary art as seen through Nietzsche's philosophy. Ludovici introduces the notion of an "anarchy in modern art," suggesting that modern society's chaotic artistic expressions reflect a deeper confusion and lack of direction. He criticizes the contemporary reliance on realism and democratic tendencies in art that lead to superficiality and a dilution of true artistic value. Rather than contributing positively to culture, such art forms reflect a society struggling with its own identity and a lack of reverence for the power of genuine artistic expression. Ludovici's intent is to provoke thought and discussion regarding the state of art, challenging readers to reconsider the meaning and purpose behind their artistic experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 -- Aesthetics
653 _aAesthetics, German -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53369
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