Savoring Disgust
| Author | : Carolyn Korsmeyer |
| Publisher | : OUP USA |
| Total Pages | : 203 |
| Release | : 2011-03-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199756940 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199756945 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (945 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Savoring Disgust by : Carolyn Korsmeyer
Download or read book Savoring Disgust written by Carolyn Korsmeyer and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disgust is a strong aversion, yet paradoxically it can constitute an appreciative aesthetic response to works of art. Artistic disgust can be funny, profound, sorrowful, or gross. This book examines numerous examples of disgust as it is aroused by art and offers a set of explanations for its aesthetic appeal.
