Beauty: An Interpretation of Art and the Imaginative Life

By Helen Huss Parkhurst

Book Overview

""Beauty: An Interpretation Of Art And The Imaginative Life"" by Helen Huss Parkhurst is a book that explores the concept of beauty in art and how it relates to our imaginative lives. The author delves into the different ways in which beauty has been defined and interpreted throughout history, from ancient Greek philosophy to modern-day aesthetics. She examines the role of beauty in various art forms, including painting, sculpture, literature, and music, and discusses how it can evoke emotions and inspire creativity. Parkhurst also explores the connection between beauty and morality, arguing that the pursuit of beauty can lead to a more virtuous life. Overall, ""Beauty"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most fundamental aspects of human experience.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436684439
• ISBN13: 9781436684439
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"