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Plato's Simile Of The Cave: Artist's Work Is Based On Illusion
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There are many ways people view art. To an observer it may be perceived as inventive, searching, disturbing, or self-expressive. Art not only phases the way people think and understand but it may also affect a lifestyle. Plato creates a new consciousness, a way of living in uniformation; moreov ....
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....hich they would be ashamed to entertain in real life. We enjoy cruel jokes and bad taste in the theater, then behave boorishly at home. Art both expresses and gratifies the lowest part of the soul, and feeds and enlivens base emotions which ought to be left to wither. This may lead one to the question: Is being bad more fun than being good?
Plato is a harsh critic; however, he is not completely scornful towards the artist. Plato and Tolstoy believe that art is good only when it is served i.... |
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