The Social Impact of the Arts
Author | : Eleonora Belfiore |
Publisher | : Palgrave MacMillan |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2008-09-16 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39076002785041 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Social Impact of the Arts written by Eleonora Belfiore and published by Palgrave MacMillan. This book was released on 2008-09-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intellectual history of contrasting ideas around the power of the arts to bring about personal and societal change - for better and worse. A fascinating account of the value and functions of the arts in society, in both the private sphere of individual emotions and self-development and public sphere of politics and social distinction.