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In the mold of his acclaimed History of Beauty, renowned cultural critic Umberto Ecos On Ugliness is an exploration of the monstrous and the repellant in visual culture and the arts. What is the voyeuristic impulse behind our attraction to the gruesome and the horrible? Where does the magnetic appeal of the sordid and the scandalous come from? Is ugliness also in the eye of the beholder? Ecos encyclopedic knowledge and captivating storytelling skills combine in this ingenious study of the Ugly, revealing that what we often shield ourselves from and shun in everyday life is what were most attracted to subliminally. Topics range from Miltons Satan to Goethes Mephistopheles; from witchcraft and medieval torture tactics to martyrs, hermits, and penitents; from lunar births and disemboweled corpses to mythic monsters and sideshow freaks; and from Decadentism and picturesque ugliness to the tacky, kitsch, and camp, and the aesthetics of excess and vice. With abundant examples of painting and sculpture ranging from ancient Greek amphorae to Bosch, Brueghel, and Goya among others, and with quotations from the most celebrated writers and philosophers of each age, this provocative discussion explores indepth the concepts of evil, depravity, and darkness in art and literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On Ugliness' by Umberto Eco? A: The main theme of 'On Ugliness' is the exploration of the monstrous and the repellant in visual culture and the arts, examining our attraction to the grotesque and the sordid.
- Q: How many pages does 'On Ugliness' have? A: 'On Ugliness' has a total of 456 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On Ugliness'? A: The author of 'On Ugliness' is renowned cultural critic Umberto Eco.
- Q: What type of binding does 'On Ugliness' feature? A: 'On Ugliness' features a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'On Ugliness' published? A: 'On Ugliness' was published on October 30, 2007.
- Q: What edition of 'On Ugliness' is available? A: 'On Ugliness' is available in its First Edition.
- Q: Does 'On Ugliness' contain illustrations or examples? A: Yes, 'On Ugliness' includes abundant examples of painting and sculpture, referencing works from various artists throughout history.
- Q: What kind of topics does 'On Ugliness' cover? A: 'On Ugliness' covers a wide range of topics, including concepts of evil, depravity, and darkness in art and literature.
- Q: Is 'On Ugliness' suitable for academic study? A: 'On Ugliness' is suitable for academic study as it provides a scholarly exploration of aesthetic concepts and includes references to celebrated writers and philosophers.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'On Ugliness'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the cultural significance of ugliness, the psychological reasons behind attraction to the grotesque, and insights into visual culture.