by Umberto Eco
First published 1986
In 13th-century Europe, philosophers grappled with the nature of art and aesthetics. Umberto Eco guides us through this rich intellectual landscape, from Aquinas' celestial visions to Abelard's lyrical musings. We see how medieval thinkers reconciled faith and reason, the divine and the earthly, in their theories of beauty and creativity. Eco's lively, accessible prose brings this pivotal era to life, illuminating the medieval world's captivating perspectives on art, nature, and the human experience.
Genres: art, philosophy, art-history, medieval, academic, medieval-history
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, intellectual
Setting: Europe
Period: 13th-century
131 pages · Paperback · Yale University