We can find Plato's theory of art in some dialogues. The most famous is a view of the banishment of art and artist from his republic according to the metaphysical and ethical point of view. (Platon : Respublica, 597a-606c) It, however, is a negative side in Plato's theory of art. Now I will investigate an affirmative side. Moreover, if we consider on critical character in the ancient theory of art, we can not ignore the history of fine art in the times of Plato. And in connection with the history of fine art in the times of Plato, I will investigate Plato's theory of art.
