History of Beauty
by Umberto Eco, Girolamo De Michele, Alastair McEwen
History of Beauty by Umberto Eco, Girolamo De Michele, Alastair McEwen holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 33.9K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 432 pages.
About History of Beauty
Umberto Eco’s groundbreaking and much-acclaimed first illustrated book has been a critical success since its first publication in 2004. What is beauty? Umberto Eco, among Italy’s finest and most important contemporary thinkers, explores the nature, the meaning, and the very history of the idea of beauty in Western culture. The profound and subtle text is lavishly illustrated with abundant examples of sublime painting and sculpture and lengthy quotations from writers and philosophers. This is the first paperback edition of History of Beauty, making this intellectual and philosophical journey with one of the world’s most acclaimed thinkers available in a more compact and affordable format.From the Trade Paperback edition
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Umberto Eco, Girolamo De Michele, Alastair McEwen |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 432 |
| Genres | Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.77 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 33,893 |
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What genre is History of Beauty?
History of Beauty is categorized as Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is History of Beauty worth reading?
Based on 33.9K reader ratings, History of Beauty has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is History of Beauty?
History of Beauty has 432 pages.
Who wrote History of Beauty?
History of Beauty was written by Umberto Eco, Girolamo De Michele, Alastair McEwen. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for History of Beauty?
The ISBN-13 for History of Beauty is 9780847826470.0.
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