The Art Theory, Aesthetics and Art Criticism of Miroslav Tyrš
This book discusses Tyrš's body of work on art theory,
aesthetics, and criticism in a comprehensive way, placing his ideas
in the context of contemporary thought and analysing the main terms
he uses. In certain respects, Tyrš's views remain in alignment with
traditional views on the development of art history and have now
been superseded. Nevertheless, Tyrš's contributions represent a
unique attempt to provide a consistent understanding of the arts
within the social context, demonstrating his effort to go beyond a
merely positivist approach. Additionally, Tyrš continually seeks to
connect the humanities with the natural sciences, especially with
biology and evolutionary theory. A comprehensive portrait of Tyrš's
many essays and other writings, when considered together with his
multifaceted public engagement, shows his exceptional social
commitment and dedication to democratic and peaceful
principles.
Vychází ve spolupráci s Masarykovou univerzitou.
