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Beauty And Ugliness: And Other Studies In Psychological Aesthetics (1912)

Beauty And Ugliness: And Other Studies In Psychological Aesthetics (1912)

Lee, Vernon
Anstruther-Thomson, Clementina

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesCognitionGeneral Psychology

ISBN10: 1166668924
ISBN13: 9781166668921
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beauty And Ugliness: And Other Studies In Psychological Aesthetics is a book written by Vernon Lee, first published in 1912. The book is a collection of essays that explore the nature of beauty and ugliness from a psychological perspective. Lee examines the way in which our perception of beauty and ugliness is shaped by our emotions, our cultural and historical context, and our individual experiences. She argues that beauty is not simply a matter of objective qualities, but is instead a subjective experience that is deeply rooted in our psychological makeup. The essays in the book cover a range of topics, including the psychology of color, the aesthetics of music, and the role of art in shaping our emotional and intellectual lives. Lee also explores the relationship between beauty and morality, arguing that our sense of what is beautiful is closely tied to our sense of what is good and right. She also examines the way in which beauty and ugliness are often intertwined, and how the experience of ugliness can sometimes be just as powerful and transformative as the experience of beauty. Overall, Beauty And Ugliness: And Other Studies In Psychological Aesthetics is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the complex and multifaceted nature of beauty and ugliness. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of aesthetics, and for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the role that beauty and ugliness play in our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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