The Experience of Beauty in the Middle Ages Mary Carruthers

The Experience of Beauty in the Middle Ages – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780199590322,019959032X

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019959032X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199590322
• Author(s): Mary Carruthers

This book articulates a new approach to medieval aesthetic values, emphasizing the sensory and emotional basis of all medieval arts, their love of play and fine craftsmanship, of puzzles, and of strong contrasts. Written for a general educated audience as well as students and scholars in the field, it offers an understanding of medieval literature and art that is rooted in the perceptions and feelings of ordinary life, made up of play and laughter as well as serious work.

Table contents:

1. Artful Play
2. Sensory Complexion and Style
3. Taking the Bitter with the Sweet
4. Taste and Good Taste
5. Varietas
6. Ordinary Beauty
Bibliography
General Index

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