The vaulted room

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This collection of essays explores the history of aesthetics from antiquity to modern times, emphasizing scholarly research through a distinct aesthetic lens. The analysis uniquely combines philological and philosophical insights from ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and modern cultures to reconstruct the aesthetic attitudes of various eras, considering both philosophical contexts and artistic production outcomes. The essays cover a range of topics linked by their aesthetic significance. For instance, Callimachus' stance on poetry is examined alongside his engagement with Plato and Aristotle, reflecting his probable connections to the Socratic school of Cyrene. The discussion of when a work of art is deemed finished connects the creative processes from antiquity to the Renaissance, highlighting how artists and thinkers contemplated the efficacy of artistic outcomes in relation to Neoplatonic ideas. Plotinus' perspectives on the ethical dimensions of human beauty illuminate individual responsibilities within erotic and aesthetic experiences. The final essay brings contemporary relevance to the aesthetic discourse by analyzing the classically inspired interiors designed by Renzo Mongiardino. Spanning poetry, philosophy, Renaissance artistic practices, and modern interior design, this collection offers innovative viewpoints and captivating insights into the creative process and its key figures.