Glenn Parsons

Functional Beauty

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ISBN 13:: 9780199659319
author:: Glenn Parsons
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press, Usa
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 270
Dimensions:: 5.40 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.30 (d)
Genre:: Aesthetics & Philosophy of Art
Condition:: New
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Glenn Parsons and Allen Carlson explore the relationship between function and aesthetic value in this philosophical study. They challenge the traditional view that these two concepts are separate, instead arguing for a more integrated understanding. The authors examine how the role of function in aesthetic appreciation has been treated by notable thinkers throughout history, before considering the implications of functional beauty for our understanding of art, nature, architecture, and everyday objects. This book offers a nuanced exploration of functional beauty, its significance in various contexts, and its potential to shed new light on long-standing philosophical debates.

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