The origins of art; a psychological & sociological inquiry

Name: The origins of art; a psychological & sociological inquiry
Author: Y. Hirn

By Y. Hirn

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The work treats artistic activity as a psychological impulse shaped and constrained by social life, using ethnological and historical examples to test that thesis. It examines sensation and the feeling-tone of perception, the formation of emotions, and even the enjoyment of pain to show how expressive forms arise from inner states and communal interactions. The argument then deduces characteristic art-forms, considers art as relief and a means of information, and extends the inquiry to animal display and sexual selection, the origins of self-decoration and erotic imagery, and the relations between art, labor, warfare, and magic, closing with an integrated account of art’s origins and functions.

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Y. Hirn

Y. Hirn was a notable figure in the fields of psychology and sociology, recognized for his analytical approach to art and culture. His work, "The Origins of Art: A Psychological & Sociological Inquiry," explores the interplay between human psychology and artistic expression, offering insights into the motivations behind artistic creation. Hirn also contributed to the study of Enlightenment thinkers, as evidenced by his work on Diderot, which reflects his interest in the philosophical underpinnings of art and society. His writings continue to be of interest to scholars examining the intersections of art, psychology, and social theory.