On Ugliness by Umberto Eco
A Journey Through the History of Ugliness
This insightful exploration delves into the concept of ugliness throughout history, examining how it has been perceived and represented across various cultures and artistic movements. Through a rich tapestry of visual and literary examples, the narrative challenges conventional notions of beauty, revealing how the grotesque and the repulsive have played a significant role in shaping human creativity and cultural expression. By juxtaposing the ugly with the beautiful, the work invites readers to reconsider the boundaries of aesthetic appreciation and the subjective nature of visual and emotional responses.
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- Italian
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