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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Literary Studies
  • Aesthetics

Background:

  • Classical views of poetry, like Horace's, emphasize pleasure and instruction.
  • Contemporary theories suggest art, particularly literature, serves as a vehicle for emotional exploration.
  • Literary authors often focus on negative emotions for deeper understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of literary art in emotional exploration and selfhood transformation.
  • To examine if reading literary art leads to personal change through indirect means.

Main Methods:

  • Two empirical studies were conducted.
  • Participants engaged with literary art.
  • The impact on selfhood and emotional understanding was assessed.

Main Results:

  • Reading literary art facilitated a transformation of selfhood.
  • This transformation occurred through personal interpretation and change, not explicit instruction.
  • The exploration of emotions within literary works was key to this process.

Conclusions:

  • Literary art is a powerful tool for emotional exploration and personal growth.
  • Selfhood transformation can be achieved by engaging with art in a personal, interpretive manner.
  • The findings challenge traditional views of art as solely for pleasure or instruction.