The Art Historical Critique of Hegel's Aesthetic Philosophy by Gombrich

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10.2991/978-2-38476-259-0_112How to use a DOI?

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Gombrich; Hegel; Art Historical Perspective; Relativism

Abstract

Hegel posited the notion that history represents the progression of human self-awareness and actualization, but Gombrich contended that Hegel's philosophy fosters an excessive emphasis on systematic approaches in the examination of art, thereby impeding the advancement of both art and social history. Gombrich expressed his opposition to Hegel's concepts of the “spirit of the age” and the “spirit of the nation,” and instead delved into the examination of the aesthetic worth of the artist from an individualized perspective, with a particular focus on the “artist” as the central figure. By focusing on the “artist,” investigating the aesthetic value of the artist himself from an individualistic perspective, and criticizing the “relativism” of Hegel's school of thought, he insists on the position of artistic tradition and norms, replacing his “capitalized art,” thereby eliminating the influence and potential harm of Hegel's aesthetic thought. This study aims to examine the disagreement between Gombrich's and Hegel's aesthetic theories within the field of art history, highlighting its relevance and practical implications in contemporary academia.

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AU  - Yuan Liu
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TI  - The Art Historical Critique of Hegel's Aesthetic Philosophy by Gombrich
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (SSHA 2024)
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