Publisher's Synopsis
The Essence of Ugliness is a book written by W. T. Stace that explores the concept of ugliness in art and nature. The author examines the subjective nature of beauty and ugliness, arguing that what is considered ugly by one person may be beautiful to another. Stace delves into the psychology of perception and the cultural and historical factors that shape our understanding of beauty and ugliness.The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the nature of ugliness and its relation to beauty, examining the different theories of aesthetics that have been proposed throughout history. The second part explores the role of ugliness in art, looking at examples from various periods and styles. The third and final part of the book focuses on ugliness in nature, examining the ways in which natural phenomena can be seen as ugly or beautiful depending on one's perspective.Throughout the book, Stace provides numerous examples and illustrations to support his arguments, drawing on a wide range of sources from philosophy, art, and science. The Essence of Ugliness is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of a topic that is often overlooked in discussions of aesthetics. It challenges readers to question their assumptions about beauty and ugliness and to consider the ways in which these concepts are shaped by culture, history, and personal experience.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Meaning of Beauty a Theory of Aesthetics, by W. T. Stace. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100782.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.