The Psychology of Beauty by Ethel Puffer Howes
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"The Psychology of Beauty" by Ethel Puffer Howes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the nature of beauty, aiming to blend philosophical theories and empirical psychological studies to provide a coherent understanding of aesthetic experience and its emotional impact on individuals. The opening of the work serves as a preface where Howes introduces the fundamental questions regarding the experience of beauty in both nature and
art. She discusses the historical evolution of thought surrounding beauty, from speculative philosophical theories to empirical studies investigating the aesthetic experience. Howes emphasizes the need for an integrated approach that combines modern psychology with philosophy, proposing that understanding beauty requires a synthesis of various theories and facts about human perception and emotional response. The section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of beauty, its elements, and the psychological conditions that bring about aesthetic pleasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Howes, Ethel Puffer, 1872-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Psychology of Beauty |
| Contents | Criticism and aesthetics -- The nature of beauty -- The aesthetic repose -- The beauty of fine art; The beauty of visual form; Space composition among the old masters -- The beauty of music -- The beauty of literature -- The nature of the emotions of the drama -- The beauty of ideas. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Aesthetics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3751 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03751-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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