Functional Beauty

Allen (University of Alberta) Carlson, Glenn (Ryerson University, Canada) Parsons

Oxford University Press, 2008

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Parsons and Carlson examine the relationship between function and aesthetic value. They develop the concept of Functional Beauty, drawing on work in the philosophy of science as well as aesthetics, and show its importance in diverse kinds of aesthetic appreciation - of buildings, nature, everyday objects, and events, as well as artworks.

ISBN-13
9780199205240
ISBN-10
0199205248
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2008
Publication date
2008-11-20
Pages
270
Dimensions
146x226x22
Weight
482