After the Beautiful

Discover the profound insights of Robert B. Pippin in his thought-provoking book, After the Beautiful, published in 2015. In this compelling work, Pippin explores Hegel's lectures on fine art, where he posits that art embodies a unique form of aesthetic intelligibility—reflecting a collective self-understanding that evolves through historical contexts. Hegel's theories have significantly influenced various artistic movements, yet he passed away just before the dawn of modernism, the most transformative artistic revolution in history. Pippin delves into modernist paintings, examining how these artworks resonate with Hegelian concepts and challenge traditional aesthetics. With 176 pages of rich analysis, After the Beautiful is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and art. Join Pippin on this intellectual journey and deepen your appreciation for modernist art and its philosophical underpinnings.