Laokoon Oder Über Die Grenzen Der Malerei Und Poesie Part 1

<p><i>Laokoon Oder Über Die Grenzen Der Malerei Und Poesie</i> (Laocoön or On the Limits of Painting and Poetry) by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a seminal work of aesthetic theory. Published in 1766 it explores the distinctions between visual and literary art forms. Lessing uses the sculpture of Laocoön as a starting point to argue that poetry and painting should not attempt to imitate each other but rather should exploit their unique strengths. </p> <p>This edition presents Part 1 of Lessing's influential essay offering readers insight into his groundbreaking ideas about artistic expression and the relationship between different art forms. Lessing's work remains relevant for anyone interested in the theory and history of art and literature. </p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>