History of Western Aesthetics (5)

Author: Zhang Yuning, 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). Science and technology were rapidly advancing, philosophical trends were constantly evolving, and literary schools were changing frequently. Society experienced both significant progress and 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 Western modern aesthetic thought.