Art and Scholasticism

<p><strong><em>Art and Scholasticism</em></strong><em> is Jacques Maritain's seminal reflection on the nature and vocation of art informed by the precision of Thomistic philosophy and a profound reverence for the spiritual calling of the artist.</em> First published in 1920 and rooted in the medieval tradition this philosophical treatise argues that true art must be both objective and transcendent-crafted not merely for expression or utility but as a disciplined participation in the pursuit of beauty and truth. Maritain reclaims the classical view of the artist as a maker bound by the virtues of intellect and grace offering a compelling synthesis of metaphysical realism and aesthetic insight. With its fusion of metaphysics theology and artistic theory <em>Art and Scholasticism</em> remains a foundational work for anyone seeking to understand the ethical and ontological dimensions of artistic creation.</p>