Art and Beauty in the Middle Ages
of Umberto Eco, Hugh Bredin (Translator)
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In this authoritative, lively book, the celebrated Italian novelist and philosopher Umberto Eco presents a learned summary of medieval aesthetic ideas. Juxtaposing theology and science, poetry and mysticism, Eco explores the relationship that existed between the aesthetic theories and the artistic experience and practice of medieval culture.  â[A] delightful study. . . . [Ecoâs] remarkably lucid and readable essay is full of contemporary relevance and informed by the energies of a man in love with his subject.â âRobert Taylor, Boston Globe âThe book lays out so many exciting ideas and interesting facts that readers will find it gripping.â âWashington Post Book World âA lively introduction to the subject.â âMichael Camille, The Burlington Magazine âIf you want to become acquainted with medieval aesthetics, you will not find a more scrupulously researched, better written (or better translated), intelligent and illuminating introduction than Ecoâs short volume.â âD. C. Barrett, Art Monthly
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 144 pages
- Publisher Yale University Press
- Publication Date February 8th 2002
- First Publication 11/06/59
- Language English
- ISBN 9780300093049
- Edition Not informed
- Category Arts & Culture
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