The essence of aesthetic value

Author: (Estonian) Stolovich, translated by Ling Jiyou
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is one of Stolovich's important representative works, a monograph that primarily employs the method of value theory to study aesthetic relationships and artistic activities. Upon its publication, it sparked heated discussions in the Soviet aesthetics community and received high praise, being hailed as one of the "most successful works" in studying the connection between aesthetic emotions and people's daily activities, practical needs, and interests. The issue of aesthetic value emerged as a relatively new topic, marking a welcome achievement in the field of aesthetics. Since the publication of Stolovich's monograph, aestheticians have widely used the term "aesthetic value" in their own works. The book consists of seven chapters and 150,000 words. It was originally published by the Soviet Political Book Publishing House in 1972, translated into Chinese by Ling Jiyou, and then published by the Chinese Social Sciences Press in 1984. This book is a masterpiece of aesthetics, authored by a renowned scholar from the former Soviet Union. It systematically discusses the nature of aesthetic value, the criteria of aesthetic value, the structure of aesthetic value, the realization of artistic value, and the philosophy of beauty. Its theoretical and cultural value have established its place in the global field of aesthetics, earning it a long-standing readership. The Chinese translation edition was well-received by Chinese readers and quickly sold out. For this reissue, the translator has made revisions.