"Grant that the true organ with which the beautiful is apprehended is the imagination, and it follows that all arts are likely to affect the feelings indirectly."
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Eduard Hanslick (1825-1904) was a pioneering Austrian music critic, musicologist, and a key figure in the development of 19th-century aesthetics. Born in Prague, Hanslick’s influential writings helped shape the discourse around the nature of music, emphasizing its abstract beauty rather than its emotional expressiveness. His notable work, “On the Musically Beautiful,” critiques romanticism and champions formalism, leaving a lasting legacy on music criticism. Hanslick's thoughts continue to resonate, inviting new generations to explore the intricate relationship between music and emotion.
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