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Single Idea 8122

[catalogued under 21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 4. Art as Expression]

Full Idea

Only that is a true work of art which transmits fresh feelings not previously experienced by man.

Gist of Idea

True works of art transmit completely new feelings

Source

Leo Tolstoy (What is Art? [1898], Ch.9)

Book Reference

Tolstoy,Leo: 'What is Art? and Essays on Art', ed/tr. Maude,A [OUP 1975], p.149


A Reaction

I think a great composer will probably not have any new feelings at all, but will discover new expressions which contain feelings by which even they are surprised (e.g. the Tristan chord).