Art and Beauty in the Middle Ages (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed)

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. "[A] delightful study. . . . [Eco's] remarkably lucid and readable essay is full of contemporary relevance and informed by the energies of a man in love with his subject." -Robert Taylor, Boston Globe "The book lays out so many exciting ideas and interesting facts that readers will find it gripping." -Washington Post Book World "A lively introduction to the subject." -Michael Camille, The Burlington Magazine "If 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 Eco's short volume." -D. C. Barrett, Art Monthly

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2002
First published:	February 2002
Authors:	Umberto Eco
Translators:	Hugh Bredin
Dimensions:	196 x 126 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	131
Edition:	2 Rev Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-09304-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Theory of art Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 500 CE to 1400 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1400 to 1600 > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Promotions
LSN:	0-300-09304-7
Barcode:	9780300093049

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