Project Gutenberg 2004-09-25 Public domain in the USA. 62 Galsworthy, John 1867 1933 Sinjohn, John Studies and Essays: Censorship and Art About censorship — Vague thoughts on art. Produced by David Widger "Studies and Essays: Censorship and Art" by John Galsworthy is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century that explores the intricate relationship between censorship and artistic expression. This thought-provoking work delves into the necessity and implications of censorship in various realms such as literature, drama, art, religion, and politics. Galsworthy argues that while censorship may be perceived as a protective measure for societal comfort, it raises essential questions about freedom, creativity, and the responsibilities attached to artistic endeavors. In the essays, Galsworthy critiques the existing censorship system that primarily targets plays and urges for similar restrictions to be applied across literature, art, and science to safeguard public sensibilities. He posits that the censorship of art forms is crucial to maintain societal decorum, especially considering the mixed audiences in public spaces. Furthermore, he reflects on the nature of art itself, proposing a definition that emphasizes its ability to evoke impersonal emotion and create a harmonious connection between individuals and universal experiences. Through his contemplative style, Galsworthy navigates complex philosophical ideas, questioning the boundaries of artistic freedom and the role of the audience in interpreting art's significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Art Art -- Censorship Art -- Philosophy N PR Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics 84862 84804 2024-10-02T05:19:29.825636 2023-10-02T05:15:02.366266 text/html text/html 84855 84797 2024-10-02T05:19:30.040651 2023-10-02T05:15:02.504279 text/html text/html 116306 2024-10-02T05:19:35.923601 application/epub+zip 115188 2024-10-02T05:19:33.505739 application/epub+zip 95750 2024-10-02T05:19:32.282618 application/epub+zip 263872 2024-10-02T05:19:37.660645 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 256029 2024-10-02T05:19:35.188596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192444 2022-09-02T06:34:31.117444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75611 75604 2024-10-02T05:19:29.592662 2023-10-02T05:15:02.217291 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 75358 2021-01-01T00:47:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29320 2021-01-01T00:47:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19907 2024-10-02T05:19:37.783581 application/rdf+xml 18204 2024-10-02T05:19:32.830616 image/jpeg 4189 2024-10-02T05:19:32.550611 image/jpeg 116406 2024-10-02T05:19:30.049645 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia