The Aesthetic Animal
Henrik Hogh-Olesen
Uncovering the reasons behind our seemingly useless aesthetic activities, The Aesthetic Animal dives into the biological functions behind why we adorn ourselves, produce art, music, dance, and fiction. With stunning illustrations, the book explores how our aesthetic impulse guides us towards what is biologically good for us, serves as a social group marker, and aids in mate selection and status. Written in an engaging and lively tone, it synthesizes data from various fields to provide insight into the evolution of aesthetics. A must-read for anyone interested in biology, psychology, anthropology, design, art, and beyond.
Дата публикации
2018-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
2018-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Рейтинг Goodreads
3.06
ISBN
9780190927929
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1
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2019-11-08T22:46:32.000Z
'The Aesthetic Animal' (2018) by Henrik Høgh-Olesen (Aarhus U., Denmark) is the best book I've ever read on the evolutionary origins of art. Incredibly concise (144 pp). Required reading for anybody interested in beauty. – источник