The Power of Art: A World History in Fifteen Cities by Caroline Campbell

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The Power of Art: A World History in Fifteen Cities by Caroline Campbell

€18.75
ISBN:
9780349128498
Author:
Caroline Campbell
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Publication Date:
2024
Format:
Paperback

To read most histories of art, you might be forgiven for supposing that great artists are superhuman, and the knowledge of different movements, period…

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The Power of Art: A World History in Fifteen Cities by Caroline Campbell

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To read most histories of art, you might be forgiven for supposing that great artists are superhuman, and the knowledge of different movements, periods and styles is essential to truly appreciate art. It's time to look at art in a new way. THE POWER OF ART delves into the stories behind remarkable acts of creation in fifteen global cities at pivotal moments of artistic brilliance.

It shows how art is an integral part of our daily lives, embedded in the very fabric of our existence. From the enduring wonders of ancient Babylon to the menacing pastel architecture of contemporary Pyongyang, eminent curator Caroline Campbell intertwines the stories of artists with the broader social, cultural and political landscapes of their time. In each vivid episode, Campbell reveals how art, in all its forms, is a testament to humanity's inventiveness and ingenuity: it has served our fundamental needs for shelter, sustenance, spirituality, pleasure, order and community.

But it can also evoke envy, anger, greed, and even be used as a means of social control. Spanning thousands of years of creativity, THE POWER OF ART will ignite your imagination and open your eyes to the art that surrounds us, whether it be a painting in a gallery, a public sculpture or an everyday object with hidden beauty.

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