The Death of Beauty

If you want to understand any society, don’t listen to what it says about itself, look to what it creates.

This was a beautiful little video about the value that victorians (or at least the powerful and wealthy victorians who were in power during the mid 19th century) placed on ordinary beauty. I found Quirke’s criticism of modern utilitarianism a little too strong, given he recognizes her seeds in the construction of London’s sewers. Regardless, I thought that the above quote made the video deserving of recognition.