Marxist aesthetics
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Marxist aesthetics refers to a theory of aesthetics based on, or derived from, the theories of Karl Marx. It involves a dialectical approach to the application of Marxism to the cultural sphere, specifically areas related to taste such as art, beauty, etc. Marxists believe that economic and social conditions affect every aspect of an individual's life, from religious beliefs to legal systems to cultural frameworks. The role of Art is not only to represent such conditions truthfully, but also to seek to improve them.
Some well-known Marxist aestheticians include Georg Lukács, Bertolt Brecht, Terry Eagleton, and Raymond Williams.
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- Daly, Macdonald. "A Primer in Marxist Aesthetics." (Zoilus Press)
- Documents of Marxist Aesthetics
- Marx, Karl and Friedrich Engels. "Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels on Literature and Art (Documents on Marxist aesthetics)."
