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The Social Impact of The Arts: An Intellectual History

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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

Artist / Author Eleonora Belfiore and Oliver Bennett
Publisher palgrave
ISBN 9780230273511
Reference P1538
Date 2010
Journal page 240
Type Publication

Keywords

art therapy catharsis corruption education enjoyment experience pleasure public debate social impact value

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