Internationally renowned author and philosopher, Umberto Eco, gives "An Illustrated Presentation on the History of Beauty and Ugliness", based on his two recent books "On Beauty" and "On Ugliness".

Umberto Eco on Beauty and Ugliness

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Umberto Eco on Beauty and Ugliness

Umberto Eco on Beauty and Ugliness