9780714872780: Art as Therapy
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| SKU | 9780714872780 |
|---|---|
| Title | Art as Therapy |
| Author Description | Alain de Botton and John Armstrong |
| Uri | store/art/art-as-therapy-9780714872780/ |
| Web Author Description | Alain de Botton is the author of bestselling books, including The Consolations of Philosophy, How Proust Can Change Your Life, Status Anxiety, and Religion for Atheists. He founded The School of Life in 2008, an organization which - from branches around the world - supplies good ideas for everyday life in the form of books, workshops, and talks. In 2009 he founded Living Architecture, which makes high-quality architecture accessible to everyone. John Armstrong is a philosopher and art theorist based at Melbourne University in Australia. He is the author of several well-received books, including The Intimate Philosophy of Art, and Conditions of Love. |
| webLongDescription | Two authorities on popular culture reveal the ways in which art can enhance mood and enrich lives - now available in paperback This passionate, thought-provoking, often funny, and always-accessible book proposes a new way of looking at art, suggesting that it can be useful, relevant, and therapeutic. Through practical examples, the world-renowned authors argue that certain great works of art have clues as to how to manage the tensions and confusions of modern life. Chapters on love, nature, money, and politics show how art can help with many common difficulties, from forging good relationships to coming to terms with mortality. |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Size | Size: 198 x 131 mm (7 3/4 x 5 1/8 in) |
| Pages | Pages: 240 |
| Illustrations | 150 |
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