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The Aesthetics of Human Environments

By Allen Carlson , Arnold Berleant

Book information

Publisher
Broadview Press
Year
2007
ISBN
978-1-55111-685-3, 1-55111-685-5
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2471179 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
312\312
Time added
2018-02-18 10:30:00

Description

The Aesthetics of Human Environments is a companion volume to Carlson’s and Berleant’s The Aesthetics of Natural Environments. Whereas the earlier collection focused on the aesthetic appreciation of nature, The Aesthetics of Human Environments investigates philosophical and aesthetics issues that arise from our engagement with human environments ranging from rural landscapes to urban cityscapes. Our experience of public spaces such as shopping centers, theme parks, and gardens as well as the impact of our personal living spaces on the routine activities of our everyday life are discussed in terms of their aesthetic value and the nature of our aesthetic appreciation. This volume will appeal to any reader concerned about the aesthetic quality of the world in which we live.

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