The Picture of Dorian Gray: Exploring the Intertwinement of Art and Philosophy

Abstract

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890), written by Oscar Wilde, is a novel that explores the themes of beauty, morality, and art. This article explores the relationship between philosophy and art in the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890), which has different perspectives presented on the intertwinement of art and philosophy. The literature review focuses on the various critical interpretations of the novel, with a particular emphasis on the philosophy of art. The methodology used in this study involves a close reading of the novel, an examination of its characters, and events, and analysis of its key themes through the lens of different philosophical theories, authors, and critics. The study concludes that The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) raises important questions about the nature of art and its role in philosophy, and the responsibility of artists in creating works, arts, and philosophies that are both aesthetically pleasing and morally responsible.