Explain Paul Heyse's concept of 'art for art's sake'.
The principle of "art for art's sake" is not a call for mere decorative frivolity, but rather a profound assertion of art's intrinsic worth. It means that art should not be subservient to didactic, moralistic, or utilitarian aims. Its purpose lies in its own aesthetic realization, in the perfection of its form and its capacity to evoke feeling and stimulate the imagination. The artist's task is to create beauty, to explore the nuances of the human soul, and to achieve a mastery of craft. My own works, such as Andrea Delfin, strive for this autonomy, allowing the narrative and characters to unfold organically, driven by an internal artistic logic rather than external prescription. The true beauty lies in the form, of course.
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