Forms of Art and Theory of Form: From Plato to Hegel

Abstract

The aesthetics of art is based on different components including elements and principles of art and design each contributing in creating harmony and rhythm in the anticipated forms. The word Form has been used in multiple ways throughout history, aesthetics and philosophy. The main idea here is to understand the theory of Form in different ages and stages of philosophical knowledge concentrating on the philosophical concepts from Plato to Hegel. This will lead to the idea how to study the inner meaning, harmony and rhythm of art forms through these philosophical conceptions. This analysis of Form to attain the exhilaration of the beauty will lead to its metaphysical narrative. In this paper qualitative methodology will be employed for the intrinsic analysis of the concept of art Forms along with the contextual and theoretical study of the philosophy of Form to trace its significance in their conception. This will lead to the idea of transcendence related to aesthetics and beauty which will be seen in historical and philosophical context and will further yield to the actual understanding of the aesthetics of the Forms, their physical beauty, their tangible presence, their incorporeal and spiritual aspects and their artistic and intellectual pursuits.