A fundamental but changing history

The concept of "art" is one of the most fundamental and at the same time the most variable concepts in the history of human culture and thought. In addition to displaying human emotions and imagination, art is also an indicator of the evolution of aesthetic values ​​and attitudes in each period. The following material is taken from the book "History of Fundamental Concepts of Aesthetics" by Władysław Tatarkiewicz. This research work, which examines the historical and philosophical course of the concept of art from ancient times to the contemporary era, shows how the meaning and function of art have changed over time.