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History of Beauty and On Ugliness Boxed Set: Boxed Set Edition
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Binding: Hardcover, 888 pages
Publisher: Rizzoli
Weight: 6.79 pound
Dimension: H: 2.83 x L: 9.76 x W: 7.09 inches
ISBN 10: 0847831760
ISBN 13: 9780847831760
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The first illustrated book by one of the world s most acclaimed authors, History of Beauty presents an intriguing journey into the wonderful realm of aesthetics, exploring the ever changing concept of the beautiful from ancient Greece to today with abundant examples. Closely examining the development of the visual arts and drawing on literature from each era, the range of Eco s inquiry includes concepts such as the idea of love, natural inspiration versus numeric formulas, and the unattainable woman. In the mold of History of Beauty, On Ugliness is an exploration of the monstrous and the repellant in visual culture and arts. Eco s encyclopedic knowledge and captivating storytelling combines in this ingenious study of the ugly, revealing that we often shield ourselves from what we re most attracted to subliminally. With numerous examples of art, and quotations from the most celebrated writers and philosophers of each age, this provocative book explores in depth the concepts of evil, depravity, and darkness in art and literature.

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