A Comprehensive History of Western Aesthetics, Volume 5: Aesthetics in the 19th Century

Author: Zhang Yuneng, Lu Yang, Zhang Dexing
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: The 19th century was a period of great transformation, development, and upheaval for the West (especially Europe). Science and technology were advancing rapidly, 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 modern Western aesthetic thought.