What Is Art?

By Sir Rabindranath Tagore and Rabindranath Tagore

Book Overview

""What Is Art?"" is a thought-provoking book written by Sir Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned Indian poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate. In this book, Tagore explores the meaning and purpose of art, and its role in human life. He argues that art is not merely a form of entertainment or a means of self-expression, but a powerful tool for social and spiritual transformation.Tagore delves into various forms of art, including literature, music, painting, and sculpture, and examines how they reflect the human experience and shape our perceptions of the world. He also discusses the relationship between art and nature, and how the beauty of the natural world inspires and informs artistic expression.Throughout the book, Tagore emphasizes the importance of art in fostering empathy, understanding, and connection between people from different cultures and backgrounds. He argues that art has the power to transcend language and cultural barriers, and to unite people in a shared appreciation of beauty and creativity.""What Is Art?"" is a timeless work that continues to inspire and challenge readers to think deeply about the role of art in their lives and in society as a whole.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Personality, by Sir Rabindranath Tagore. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076618286X.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: 1425465080
• ISBN13: 9781425465087
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"