The Art Work Of The Future

By Richard Wagner

Book Overview

The Art Work of the Future is a philosophical treatise written by the famous German composer and conductor, Richard Wagner. Originally published in 1849, the book is a visionary exploration of the role of art in society and the ways in which it can be used to create a better future for humanity. Wagner argues that art should be a means of expressing the highest ideals and aspirations of humanity, and that it should be free from the constraints of commercialism and popular taste. He also offers a critique of the contemporary art scene, arguing that it is too focused on superficial pleasures and lacks the depth and meaning that true art should possess. Throughout the book, Wagner draws on examples from his own work and from the work of other artists, such as Beethoven and Shakespeare, to illustrate his points. The Art Work of the Future is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to be studied and debated by scholars and artists today.If Mind has manufactured Nature, if Thought has made the Actual, if the Philosopher comes before the Man: then Nature, Actuality and Man are no more necessary, and their existence is not only superfluous but even harmful; for the greatest superfluity of all is the lagging of the Incomplete when once the Complete has come to being. In this wise Nature, Actuality and Man would only then have any meaning, or any pretext for their presence, when Mind-- the unconditioned Spirit, the only cause and reason, and thus the only law unto itself--employed them for its absolute and sovereign pleasure.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162688181
• ISBN13: 9781162688183
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"