A Comprehensive History of Western Aesthetics (5) Aesthetics in the 19th Century

Author: Zhang Yuneng, Lu Yang, Zhang Dexing, etc.
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: The 19th century was a period of great development, turbulence, and transformation for the West (especially Europe), characterized by rapid advancements in science and technology, continuous shifts in philosophical thought, and frequent changes in literary and artistic schools. Society underwent significant progress while also facing deep-seated contradictions. Against this social and historical backdrop, Western aesthetics was also undergoing a comprehensive advancement and profound transformation, essentially brewing a shift from traditional aesthetics to modern aesthetics. It marked the prelude to the main theme of modern Western aesthetic thought.