Marcelin Pleynet's Essays and Lectures Published by Beaux-arts de Paris

The editions of Beaux-arts de Paris have published 'Marcelin Pleynet, Essais et conférences', which compiles lectures given by French poet Marcelin Pleynet during his tenure as chair of aesthetics from 1987 to 1998. An interview preface by Augustin de Butler is included in the volume. Pleynet emphasizes the connection between his writing and his artistic viewpoint, highlighting a special bond with visual arts. He references Giotto and revisits his 1985 essay, republished by Hazan, while addressing the anxieties present in art history. Pleynet points out that an artist's reputation is often shaped by ideological frameworks, complicating the accessibility of their creations. He believes artworks reflect a richness that transcends rational norms. The text is authored by Claude Minière.