| Abstract [eng] |
The texts of John Paul II are attractive because of their exact and rich expression of thought, opening the opportunity to discover and enjoy the deep layers of the text. They become understandable by going deep into the meaning of the words and their place in the text, and by understanding purposefully chosen phrases and their conveyed links with other texts. The "Letter to Artists" distinguishes from others by the splendour of imagery, figurative language, and uplifted style. The letter is written in a dialogical form, which the author makes use of to convey the basic teaching of the Catholic Church about the creation of world and of man, their vocation and mission, Truth, Goodness and Beauty, relationship between Creator and creation, uniqueness of the artist and the art, its function, and obligations. the "Letter to Artists" begins by the imaginative application, expressing admiration, pride and confidence in those whom divine Artist has chosen as His co-authors. The categories of Goodness and Beauty provide a deeper expression of the idea: 1) everything that is created by God is good; 2) Goodness is manifested through the beauty and is the metaphorical condition of beauty; 3) Goodness and Beauty are images of God. thus, only the work (art), which is a visible expression of the good, which is meant to perform a didactic function, is an image of perfection and has lasting value. [...]. |
