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The extensive philosophical work of Johann Joachim Winckelmann, the founder of modern art history, consists of five chapters that comprehensively examine the philosophy of art, the history of its origin, the essence of art, its meaning; the author reveals the essence of creativity, tells the reader about the technical side, about the materials and methods of creating certain samples of world classics. This publication is a translation of selected works of the thinker, the purpose of which is to invite the reader to draw up their own conclusions on selected topics, to help understand the complex turns of world philosophical and art criticism. The book is intended for a wide range of readers. Translator Alyavdin A.A.