What Is Art? · Character
Aristotle
Ancient Greek philosopher on mimesis and catharsis.
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Aristotle shows up with force in Chapter V: The Infection Theory of Art. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Listed among ancients who looked on art as transmitting feelings from religious perception.
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In Chapter V: The Infection Theory of Art: Listed among ancients who looked on art as transmitting feelings from religious perception. Later, in VII: Referenced for demanding moral influence from art (katharsis) and…
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