The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 3 (of 4): Hegel's AesthetikHegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich
Philosophy
The Philosophy of Fine Art, volume 3 (of 4): Hegel's Aesthetik
Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich
Aesthetics
(_β_) The thing supported. The entablature, in its architecture,
cornice, etc.
(_γ_) That which encloses. The walls and partitions]
(_c_) The classical temple in its entirety
[(_α_) The horizontal rather than soaring-up character
(_β_) The simplicity and proportion
(_γ_) The nature of its elaboration]
3. The different constructive types of classical architecture
(_a_) The Doric, Ionian, and Corinthian types, compared
and contrasted
(_b_) The Roman type of building. The vault
(_c_) General character of Roman architecture
CHAPTER III
ROMAN ARCHITECTURE
1. General Architecture
2. Particular architectural modes of configuration
(_a_) As the basic form we have the wholly shut away dwelling-house
[(_α_) Relation of this form to the ideal character of the Christian
religion
(_β_) Exclusion of light and access to mundane life
(_γ_) The aspect of soaring in tower and pinnacle]
(_b_) The form of the exterior and interior
[(_α_) The figure of the square and rectangular roofing not
appropriate. Parallel between the vaulting of a Gothic church and a
roofing of forest trees. Distinction between piers and columns. The
pointed arch. Distinction between choir, transept, nave, and aisles.
The baptismal font and entrance
(_β_) In contrast to the Greek temple decoration and and general
coordination of parts determined from within outwards. The form of
Cross. The doors. Flying buttresses, pinnacles, and towers]
(_c_) The mode of decoration
[(_α_) Importance of ornament to Gothic architecture
(_β_) Lightness and delicacy a prevailing feature, especially on the
outside
(_γ_) Display of romantic imagination therein]
3. Different types of building in romantic architecture
(_a_) The pre-Gothic architecture distinct from it. The basilica
(_b_) Genuine Gothic architecture of the thirteenth century
(_c_) Secular architecture of the Middle Ages. The art of
garden-making
SUBSECTION II
SCULPTURE
INTRODUCTION
[Sculpture makes a direct use of the human form instead of accepting a
symbolical mode of expression merely suggestive of spiritual import.
Does not primarily express emotion or spiritual life in action or the
focus of soul-life. Absence of colour]
Division of subject
CHAPTER I
THE PRINCIPLE OF GENUINE SCULPTURE
1. The essential content of sculpture
[(_a_) The twofold aspect of subjectivity. The province of subjective
life as such to be excluded from sculpture. The Divine presented in
its infinite repose and sublimity
(_b_) Presents a spiritual content only as explicit in bodily shape]
2. The beautiful form of sculpture
(_a_) The exclusion of the particularity of the appearance. How far
relative
(_b_) The exclusion of incidental facial expression
(_c_) Substantive individuality
3. Sculpture as the art of the classical Ideal
CHAPTER II
THE IDEAL OF SCULPTURE
Introduction and division of subject
1. The general character of the ideal form of sculpture
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