‎Louise Mensch ‎
‎Beauty‎

‎Zemnaya krasota. In Russian /Earthly beauty ‎

‎In Russian. Antoshkin, Evgeniy Alexandrovich. Earthly Beauty. Moscow: Sovremennik, 1976. All images are for identification of editions only. Several books of the same edition may be available. Please feel free to request photos of available books. SKU7663926‎

‎Vsya krasota chelovechestva. In Russian /All the beauty of mankind ‎

‎In Russian. Avdeenko, Alexander Ostapovich. All the beauty of mankind. Moscow: Voenizdat, 1976. All images are for identification of editions only. Several books of the same edition may be available. Please feel free to request photos of available books. SKU7663463‎

‎Beauty and Being. Thomistic Perspectives, ‎

‎Turnhout, Brepols, 2011 Hardback, approx. X 269 p., 150 x 230 mm. ISBN 9780888447333.‎

‎This book represents an attempt to distinguish and define what beauty is in metaphysical terms, to arrive at a better understanding of beauty as a transcendental property of being, and to establish beauty?s place in philosophy alongside truth and the good through an exploration of whether there can truly be a philosophy of beauty, or whether beauty is merely a type of aesthetic. The first part of this work outlines the history of philosophical thought on the subject, through an introduction to three great theories of beauty ? harmony, form, and relationism ? and a discussion of the evolution of the fine arts. The second part introduces first the theory of aesthetics, then the relationship between nature, being, and beauty, and finally the controversy over whether beauty is natural or a product of human knowledge and experience. The third part moves towards a philosophy of beauty in a first sense: something that is real but immaterial, something that can be understood but not seen. This idea is constructed through an examination of beauty?s relation to beings and existence, and finally through a juxtaposition of beauty with ugliness. The examination of beauty presented here makes a good argument in favour of a continued study of the topic. Etienne Gilson Series (EGS 33). Nouveau.‎

‎Beauty and Being. Thomistic Perspectives,‎

‎Turnhout, Brepols, 2011 Hardback, approx. X+269 p., 150 x 230 mm. ISBN 9780888447333.‎

‎This book represents an attempt to distinguish and define what beauty is in metaphysical terms, to arrive at a better understanding of beauty as a transcendental property of being, and to establish beauty's place in philosophy alongside truth and the good through an exploration of whether there can truly be a philosophy of beauty, or whether beauty is merely a type of aesthetic. The first part of this work outlines the history of philosophical thought on the subject, through an introduction to three great theories of beauty ? harmony, form, and relationism - and a discussion of the evolution of the fine arts. The second part introduces first the theory of aesthetics, then the relationship between nature, being, and beauty, and finally the controversy over whether beauty is natural or a product of human knowledge and experience. The third part moves towards a philosophy of beauty in a first sense: something that is real but immaterial, something that can be understood but not seen. This idea is constructed through an examination of beauty's relation to beings and existence, and finally through a juxtaposition of beauty with ugliness. The examination of beauty presented here makes a good argument in favour of a continued study of the topic. Language : English.‎

‎Study Vol. 10/03.25 - On reimagining Perfection - Blending cultures, redefining beauty by Sofia Nebiolo- The eternal quest for enough by christopher Niquet‎

‎STUDY MAGAZINE - N°10, mars 2025. 2025. In-4. En feuillets. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 112 PAGES abondamment illustrées en couleur - 2 photos disponibles. . . . Classification Dewey : 70.49-Presse illustrée, magazines, revues‎

‎""" For our tenth issue, we sought to examine beauty not as a distant ideal or an abstract concept, but as something tangible something that is meticulously crafted before it reaches the world. / To explore this perspective, German photographer Valeria Herklotz spent several days immersed in the inner workings of the Shiseido factory in Japan, documenting the very place where beauty, in its most material form, is produced. / Rather than focusing solely on the final, polished aesthetic of beauty as seen in advertising campaigns, this project turns its attention to the source—the factory floor, where raw ingredients are transformed into the products that shape our perceptions of allure and self-expression. The stark contrast between the high-gloss imagery of beauty marketing and the reality of industrial production is central to this narrative. Lipsticks, foundations, and countless other cosmetics are not merely objects of desire; they are manufactured commodities, meticulously assembled and packaged for consumption. This raises a fundamental question: what value do we assign to these objects, and how does their origin influence our perception of them? / Herklotz’s images transcend mere documentation, offering a series of strikingly abstract portraits of beauty in the making. Through her lens, the mechanical precision of production lines, the hands that craft, and the textures of raw materials become artful compositions, revealing an unexpected poetry in the manufacturing process. By shifting the focus from the finished product to the act of creation itself, this body of work invites us to reconsider the nature of beauty—not as an illusion, but as something built, shaped, and ultimately, made real. The fashion insert photographed by Roe Ethridge and styled by Akari Endo-Gaut documents Lulu Starbuck, a Brearley high school student and first-time model, in her purest form—without the intervention of professional hairstylists or makeup artists. / Contributors : Akari Endo-Gaut, Roe Ethridge, Valeria Herklotz, Sofia Nebiolo / Art Direction : Rupert Smyth Studio "" Classification Dewey : 70.49-Presse illustrée, magazines, revues"‎