Scan barcode
A review by readingthroughthelists
Art and Beauty in the Middle Ages by Umberto Eco, Hugh Bredin
4.0
I expected this book to be a history of...well, art and beauty in the Middle Ages.
Instead, it proved to be series of essays on various aspects and movements in medieval aesthetic tradition, how Medievals perceived the world and beauty in the world. As Eco summarizes, "They saw the world with the eyes of God."
Once I adjusted my brain to accommodate this meaty topic, I really enjoyed it. I definitely learned a lot, and realized that I have a lot left to learn. And I also need to read more Umberto Eco.
Instead, it proved to be series of essays on various aspects and movements in medieval aesthetic tradition, how Medievals perceived the world and beauty in the world. As Eco summarizes, "They saw the world with the eyes of God."
Once I adjusted my brain to accommodate this meaty topic, I really enjoyed it. I definitely learned a lot, and realized that I have a lot left to learn. And I also need to read more Umberto Eco.