The Development Of Taste And Other Studies In Aesthetics

By W Proudfoot Begg

Book Overview

""The Development of Taste and Other Studies in Aesthetics"" by W. Proudfoot Begg is a collection of essays that explore the nature of aesthetic experience and the development of taste. Begg examines the role of beauty, form, and emotion in art and literature, and considers how these elements contribute to our understanding and appreciation of works of art. The book also delves into the history of aesthetics, tracing the evolution of ideas about beauty and taste from ancient Greece to the present day. Begg draws on a wide range of examples from literature, painting, and music to illustrate his arguments, and his writing is both insightful and accessible. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of aesthetics, and it will appeal to scholars, students, and general readers alike.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163114537
• ISBN13: 9781163114537
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"