The Philosophy of Art by Curt John Ducasse is a comprehensive exploration of the nature and purpose of art. The book delves into the philosophical questions surrounding art, such as what constitutes art, what makes art valuable, and how art is related to human experience. Ducasse discusses various theories of art, including formalism, expressionism, and realism, and considers the role of the artist and the audience in the creation and interpretation of art. The book also examines the relationship between art and morality, and the ways in which art can be used as a means of social and political commentary. Overall, The Philosophy of Art offers a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the complex and multifaceted world of art from a philosophical perspective.1929. Contents: Art and the Creation of Beauty; Art the Language of Feeling. Veron and Tolstoi; Criticism of Croce's Aesthetic; Art and the Freudian Wish; Art as Imitation and as Means of Attraction; The Instrumentalist Theory of Art; The Play Theory of Art; What is Art? The Answer Proposed; The Aesthetic Attitude; Empathic and Peripathic Perception; Ecpathy, Objectification, and the Aesthetic Object; The Aesthetic Feelings; Aesthetic Objects. From and Content in Designs and in Dramatic Entities; The Aesthetic Values; and Standards of Criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.