[270] Beruf, i.e., that which it professes to do.


[CHAPTER III]

THE BEAUTY OF ART, OR THE IDEAL

In our consideration of the beauty of art we will confine our attention to three fundamental points of view:

First, the Ideal in its essential import.

Secondly, the determination of the Ideal in a particular work of art.

Thirdly, the creative subjectivity of the artist.

A. THE IDEAL SIMPLY, OR AS SUCH