The Hierarchy Of Art

By Frances Power Cobbe

Book Overview

The Hierarchy Of Art is a thought-provoking book written by Frances Power Cobbe. It explores the idea that art can be ranked in a hierarchical order based on its level of moral and intellectual value. The author argues that art can be divided into three categories: lower art, middle art, and higher art. Lower art includes popular forms of entertainment such as music hall performances and sensational novels. Middle art includes more serious forms of art such as painting and sculpture, while higher art includes the most intellectually and morally valuable forms of art such as poetry and philosophy. The book delves into the historical context of art and how it has evolved over time. It also explores the relationship between art and morality, arguing that art has the power to shape our moral values and beliefs. The author provides examples of works of art that fit into each category and explains why they belong there.Overall, The Hierarchy Of Art is a fascinating exploration of the role of art in society and how it can be evaluated based on its moral and intellectual value. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and its impact on society.THIS 74 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Studies New and Old of Ethical and Social Subjects, by Frances Power Cobbe. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417930675.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: 1425467024
• ISBN13: 9781425467029
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"