3. Well for
Plato.. Moral Criticism
Art was a replica of
the world that it
presented, if art did
not teach a moral
lesson, it was
harmful to its
audience.
4. Ever since the early
days of childhood
when bedtime stories
were comprised of
fairy tales and fables,
children are taught
that there is a moral
to every story.
14. Both Plato and Aristotle
played major roles in
influencing Western art.
VS.
15. There is a continuing
debate on whether
effective literature informs
you and teaches you
about morality or whether
effective literature is just
to be enjoyed.