Issues of Art in the thought of Geronti Kikodze (Auguste Rodin)

Abstract

Geronti Kikodze (1886–1960) stands among the most prominent figures of Georgian culture and critical thought, whose creative pursuits extend well beyond the confines of literature to encompass the wider concerns of philosophy, aesthetics, ethics and art. A significant place within his literary and critical legacy is held by questions concerning the nature of art, its function and its connection to the spiritual life of the individual. For Kikodze, art is not merely a source of aesthetic enjoyment; it is regarded as a vital expression of a person's spiritual, moral and intellectual existence.