aesthetics

A collection of poetry by American Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stephen Dunn.

Collection of paintings by Monet, complemented with quotes by and about the artist known as the father of impressionism.

Collection of paintings by Matisse, complemented with quotes by and about the artist known as one of the leading members of the Expressionism movement.

Chronicles the history of the beauty myth and reveals its newly sophisticated function at home and at work.

Discusses the nature of art and its purpose in human life.

The author chronicles her effort to avoid looking at her body in a mirror for an entire year, revealing how the journey allowed her to rediscover her sense of true beauty.

Contains Aristotle's critique of the literature of his time with reference to the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.

Theorizes that art appreciation comes from evolutionary traits rather than by influence from the surrounding culture, and also examines art as an aspect of sexual selection; and discusses painting, writing, dance, music, and more.

A series of essays that express various perspectives on issues relating to beauty standards and the role that it plays in the workplace and in society.