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It's Complicated: Art, the Beautiful, and the True Good in Dante's Purgatorio | Dr. Robert Royal

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Exploring the Interplay of Beauty, Truth, and the Good in Dante's Purgatorio

This chapter explores how Dante merges beauty, the good, and the true in his work, showcasing the harmony of sensuous imagery with profound philosophical ideas. It highlights the incorporation of scholastic philosophy and theology in art, and discusses the elevated standard Dante sets for artists by infusing truth into his poetry.

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