Episode 171: The Beauty and the Horror
Weird Studies
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Exploring the Interplay of Beauty and Horror
The chapter delves into the dynamic relationship between beauty and horror, tracing the evolution of death and the maiden motif into the femme fatale figure. Through examples from art, literature, and film, the discussion examines the interconnected nature of beauty and horror, the fluidity of their representations, and the philosophical implications of their coexistence. The concept of intensity in aesthetics, the transcending of traditional boundaries between beauty and horror, and the notion of finding beauty within terror are thoroughly explored in the conversation.
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