"What is Art?" (Leo Tolstoy)

In "What is Art?" Leo Tolstoy argues that true art is a sincere expression of emotion shared between the artist and the audience. It’s not about beauty or technical skill alone, but about conveying genuine feelings that connect people on a moral and spiritual level. Tolstoy believes that real art fosters understanding, empathy, and moral growth, transcending individual talent or tradition. Essentially, art becomes meaningful when it communicates authentic emotion to others, fostering a shared human experience and moral enrichment.