艺术何为?——读托尔斯泰《艺术论》札记

Art for What——the Reading Notes about Toncton's《For Art》

艺术与"真、善、美"的关系,不是一个新话题。根据一般的认识,艺术具有真善美的特性,而托尔斯泰以其卓越的艺术大师的艺术经验否认艺术是"美"的表现;艺术表现善,但不及"善"本身。"善"这个概念在托尔斯泰那里就是上帝的化身,艺术只能趋近,但永远不达"善"本身。艺术之"真"是情感真挚。托尔斯泰对艺术"真"的理解,是建立在对艺术"美"的否定的逻辑之上。艺术不表现美,而表现善,"真"是艺术抵达"善"的途径。

It is not a new topic about the relationship of art and ＂true, virtue and beauty＂. According to the common knowing, true, virtue and beauty are characters of art. However Toncton who is a surpassing art master denied that art displays ＂beauty＂ by his art experiences. Art could display virtue, but it can＇t compare with ＂virtue＂. For Toncton, ＂virtue＂ is embodiment of God; art could approach to it, but can＇t reach it forever. The ＂true＂ of art is sincere passion. Toncton＇ s comprehension about virtue of art which is base on denied ＂beauty＂ of art. Art can＇t display beauty, but virtue; and ＂true＂ is the way to the＂virtue＂.