aesthetics

An annotated translation of Greek philosopher Aristotle's treatise on the elements of excellent poetry, which had a profound influence on the future of literary criticism.

Discusses the nature of beauty, examining the proportions and patterns in architecture, art, and music that are commonly considered aesthetically pleasing.

Retells the classic fairy tale about a duckling who is rejected for his unusual appearance, but who grows to be the most beautiful of all; retold and illustrated in an ethnic format.

This book presents various views of beauty and discusses the underlying concepts of what constitutes true beauty.

A humorous guide to the popular word "cute" that includes fun facts and offers insights into what makes something cute, whether people in different countries agree on cuteness, why so many little girls want to be princesses, and other questions.

Examines the evolution of taste levels and cultural stratification in the United States over the course of the twentieth century.