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The Experience of Beauty in the Middle Ages

Mary Carruthers

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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.

Language: English

Pages: 248

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: June 10, 2013

ISBN: 019959032X

ISBN 13: 9780199590322

The Experience of Beauty in the Middle Ages

Mary Carruthers

4.4/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 248

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: June 10, 2013

ISBN: 019959032X

ISBN 13: 9780199590322

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