The Sense of Beauty

Name: The Sense of Beauty
Genre: Documentary, Science & Nature
Released: 2019-01-01
Cast: Dominic Frisby

2019

TV-14

Documentary · Science & Nature

Join London actor and comedian Dominic Frisby in his examination of the concept of beauty from artistic, philosophical, and scientific perspectives.

In the Middle Ages beauty was associated with monstrosity, and in the Renaissance with the harmony of the heavenly spheres.

It is in Japan that we find the most interesting concept of beauty. ‘Iki’ is the sense of beauty in its most absolute form.

Although the statement “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” has proved true, significant discoveries show that from an organic point of view.

Stendhal’s syndrome is a psychosomatic disorder causing rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, confusion, and even hallucinations.

Is there such a thing as false beauty? Well, no, but forgery is rampant in the art industry just like any other.

In the final episode we explore absolute beauty as we take you on a journey around stunning UNESCO world heritage sites, visiting wonderful places.

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