Greek and Roman Aesthetics

Book Overview

This anthology of philosophical texts by Greek and Roman authors brings together works from the late fifth century BC to the sixth century AD that comment on major aesthetic issues such as the perception of beauty and harmony in music and the visual arts, structure and style in literature, and aesthetic judgement. It includes important texts by Plato and Aristotle on the status and the role of the arts in society and in education, and Longinus' reflections...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052154792X
• ISBN13: 9780521547925
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"