José Ortega Y Gasset

The Dehumanization of Art (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Dehumanization of Art, published in 1925 by José Ortega y Gasset, is a seminal essay that explores the nature and purpose of modern art. Ortega examines the radical transformation of artistic expression in the early twentieth century, arguing that contemporary art deliberately distances itself from traditional human emotions and realism. Rather than seeking to represent life or evoke empathy, modern art turns toward abstraction, intellect, and form - an art that is "dehumanized." For Ortega, this "dehumanization" does not imply a rejection of humanity but a shift in focus: art ceases to mirror the external world or individual sentiment and instead becomes an autonomous creation of forms, colors, and ideas. The artist no longer aims to move the spectator emotionally but to engage them intellectually. This change, Ortega suggests, explains why many people feel alienated from modern art - it demands a cultivated sensitivity and an active, analytical participation rather than passive enjoyment. The essay also explores the elitist dimension of modern art. Ortega argues that its complexity and abstraction naturally divide audiences: only those who can appreciate its intellectual and aesthetic play are truly able to grasp it. This is not a flaw but a characteristic of a new age in which art serves as a form of cultural refinement rather than mass entertainment. By rejecting sentimentalism and direct representation, modern art reflects a mature, self-conscious civilization that values reflection over emotion. José Ortega y Gasset was a Spanish philosopher and essayist, widely regarded as one of the most influential intellectual figures of 20th-century Spain. His work is characterized by a profound reflection on culture, reason, and human life, proposing a vitalist philosophy that sought to renew European thought from a distinctly Hispanic perspective.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lebooks Editora
• Seitenzahl: 90
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. November 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9786558947363
• Artikelnr.: 75858213

Autorenporträt

José Ortega y Gasset was a Spanish philosopher and essayist, widely regarded as one of the most influential intellectual figures of 20th-century Spain. His work is characterized by a profound reflection on culture, reason, and human life, proposing a vitalist philosophy that sought to renew European thought from a distinctly Hispanic perspective. Ortega y Gasset developed a philosophy centered on the concept of vital reason, an approach that reconciles rational thought with the concrete realities of human existence. He rejected both idealism and materialism, proposing instead that "I am I and my circumstance," one of his most famous statements, which expresses his view of the human being as inseparable from their environment and historical moment. Ortega was also a major renovator of Spanish cultural and political thought. As a professor at the University of Madrid and an active participant in Spain's intellectual life, he became a central figure of liberal and Europeanist thought. His influence extended beyond Spain, reaching Latin America and key intellectual circles across Europe.