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Savoring Disgust

- The Foul and the Fair in Aesthetics

About Savoring Disgust

Disgust is a strong aversion, yet paradoxically it can constitute an appreciative aesthetic response to works of art. Artistic disgust can be funny, profound, sorrowful, or gross. This book examines numerous examples of disgust as it is aroused by art and offers a set of explanations for its aesthetic appeal.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199756940
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 208
  • Published:
  • March 23, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x160x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 454 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Savoring Disgust

Disgust is a strong aversion, yet paradoxically it can constitute an appreciative aesthetic response to works of art. Artistic disgust can be funny, profound, sorrowful, or gross. This book examines numerous examples of disgust as it is aroused by art and offers a set of explanations for its aesthetic appeal.

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