The essence of aesthetic value

Author: Stroumov
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is one of Stroumov'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 in the Soviet aesthetics community and received high praise, being called one of the "most successful works" in researching 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 and was a welcome in the field of aesthetics. Since the publication of Stroumov's monograph, aestheticians have widely used the term "aesthetic value" in their works. The book consists of seven chapters and 150,000 words. It was published by the Soviet Political Book Publishing House in 1972 and translated into Chinese by Ling Jiyou. The Chinese edition was published by the Chinese Social Sciences Press in 1984. This book is a masterpiece of aesthetics, written 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-lasting readership. The Chinese translation was well-received by readers and quickly sold out. For this reedition, the translator has made revisions.