What ideas about art did Cyprian Norwid present in Promethidion?

In his 1851 verse dialogue Promethidion, Cyprian Norwid articulated a theory regarding the social and moral function of art.1

His ideas emphasized that art should serve a purpose beyond mere aesthetic pleasure, acting instead as a vital force for moral and societal development. This perspective, which anticipated the aesthetic theories of John Ruskin, positioned the artist as a contributor to the ethical well-being of the community. By exploring these themes, Norwid sought to integrate artistic creation with the broader responsibilities of human life and national identity, reflecting his unique and philosophical approach to Romanticism.12