{"product_id":"9788417930967","title":"THE TWO AESTHETICS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLES DEUX ESTHETIQUES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this essential work, Joséphin Péladan sets forth his dual vision of aesthetics, contrasting two opposing artistic conceptions. Written in French, the book offers the theories that underpinned the celebrated Salons de la Rose-Croix, of which the author was the founder. The reader will find a profound analysis of the nature of art, its spiritual function, and its relationship with late 19th-century society. An essential read for understanding the symbolist and esoteric movements that marked the transition toward artistic modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoséphin Péladan, a central figure of French symbolism and founder of the Salons de la Rose-Croix, presents his fundamental aesthetic theory in this essay. The work develops the confrontation between two conceptions of art: one materialist and the other spiritualist. Péladan defends an idealistic aesthetic where art must transcend the merely visual to become a vehicle for higher knowledge and spiritual elevation. Through passionate and scholarly prose, the author criticizes the prevailing naturalism and proposes an art based on symbol, hermetic tradition, and the search for the absolute. The text thus becomes a manifesto for a generation of artists who sought to renew art through metaphysical principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between materialist and spiritualist aesthetics in nineteenth-century art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTheoretical foundations of esoteric symbolism and the Order of the Rose-Croix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of naturalism and realism as predominant artistic movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt as an initiatory path and a tool for transcendent knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between hermetic tradition, mysticism, and artistic creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at scholars and those interested in art history, especially symbolism and the avant-gardes of the late 19th century. It will also be of great value to readers attracted to esotericism, the philosophy of art, and the mystical currents that influenced European culture. It is recommended for those seeking to understand the intellectual roots of modern art beyond conventional explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the aesthetic theories that inspired artists such as Gustave Moreau, Odilon Redon, or Fernand Khnopff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of esoteric thought applied to art, a key but often ignored movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to interpreting symbolism from its own theoretical framework rather than later categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fundamental historical document for understanding the spiritualist reaction against nineteenth-century positivism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the relationship between art, religion, and initiatory knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: PELADAN, JOSEPHIN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CASIMIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: fre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: ART HISTORY \/ ART AND DESIGN STYLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CASIMIRO EN FRANCES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 148 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis French-language edition by Casimiro recovers a key text of turn-of-the-century aesthetic thought, now accessible in a manageable format. Péladan's work is indispensable for those who wish to delve into the spiritualist currents that challenged the artistic materialism of their time. Its influence on symbolism and on literary figures such as Huysmans or Mallarmé makes it a reference work for specialists and cultured enthusiasts alike. A title that provides a different perspective on art history, far from conventional narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407382536539,"sku":"9788417930967","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793096.jpg?v=1781853959","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930967","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}