Parsons and Carlson examine the relationship between function and aesthetic value. They develop the concept of Functional Beauty, drawing on work in the philosophy of science as well as aesthetics, and show its importance in diverse kinds of aesthetic appreciation - of buildings, nature, everyday objects, and events, as well as artworks. Functional Beauty is eminently readable, and the authors display a convincing mastery of the scientific literature from which they borrow... P & C have done much to advance the debate about aesthetic appreciation in all realms. Their book is a must-read for serious philosophers of art.