# How does What Is Art? develop the theme of Art and Morality?

> What Is Art? by Leo Tolstoy

## Answer

What Is Art? by Leo Tolstoy develops Art and Morality across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The book argues that art is inseparable from morality and religious perception; art that serves only pleasure or sensuality is harmful, while true art transmits feelings that advance human brotherhood and spiritual progress.

The chapter emphasizes that art should serve goodness, contrasting the Greek conflation of beauty and goodness with the Christian moral ideal.

## Evidence

- [vii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_art_se/chapters/vii.md): The chapter emphasizes that art should serve goodness, contrasting the Greek conflation of beauty and goodness with the Christian moral ideal.

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