Art matters: a critical commentary on Heidegger’s ‘The Origin of the Work of Art’

In recent years there has been a great deal of talk about a possible death ofart. As the title of Heidegger’s “The Origin of the Work of Art” suggests, the essay challenges such talk, just as it in turn is challenged by such talk, talk that is supported by the current state of the art-world. It was Hegel, whomost profoundly argued that the shape of our modern world no longer permits us to grant art the significance it once possessed. Hegel’s proclamation of theend of art in its highest sense shadows this commentary, as it shadows Heidegger’s essay. Heidegger’s problematic turn from the philosopher Hegel to the poet Hölderlin is born of the conviction that we must not allow Hegel to here have the last word. At stake is the future of art. But more importantly, if we are to accept Heidegger’s argument, at stake is the future of humanity. The first critical commentary on this important essay Anyone interested in the currently much discussed end of art should read this book Does art still matter? This book makes a convincing case that it does. The origin of the Work of Art is shadowed by Heidegger’s embrace of National Socialism. Just because of this itdemands a thoughtful response Provides a much needed critical confrontation INDICE: 1. Introduction: The End of Art? 2. In Search of a Hero. 3. Leaders and Followers. 4. In Search of the Origin. 5. Art-Work and Thing. 6. Truth and Work. 7. Work and World. 8. World and Earth. 9. The Essence of Truth. 10. Truth, Art, and Beauty. 11. Creators and Preservers. 12. The Primacy of Poetry.13. Concluding Reflections.

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-9988-5
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés