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That may be your understanding of "beauty," but it's not the author's. It's not worth arguing semantics, substitute "prettiness" if it makes you feel better.
by ericwaller 18y ago
That may be your understanding of "beauty," but it's not the author's.
It's not worth arguing semantics, substitute "prettiness" if it makes you feel better.
- jacobolus 18y agoIt’s not “pretty” either. Perhaps “gaudy” or “пошлость” (Russian for “pretentious banality”) is the word you’re looking for? (Edward Tufte has a graphic: http://www.edwardtufte.com/bboard/images/0002uN-5267.jpg http://www.edwardtufte.com/bboard/images/0002uN-5267.jpg )