On Ugliness

Umberto Eco Alastair McEwen

About this book

'On Ugliness' is a study of the concept of ugliness through time. The text presents Eco's captivating and intelligent analysis of an idea through its manifestation in art, literature, architecture and photography.

Subjects

  • aesthetics
  • aesthetics, history
  • art
  • art and philosophy
  • art, philosophy
  • grotesque
  • history
  • philosophy
  • ugliness
  • ugliness in art
  • ugliness in art.