Art as Therapy
by Alain Botton
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appears in Art History, Philosophy, and Art.
What is art for In the engaging, lively, and controversial new book, bestselling philosopher Alain de Botton, with art historian John Armstrong, proposes a new way of looking at art, suggesting that it can be useful, relevant, and above all else therapeutic for its audiences.De Botton argues that certain great works of art offer clues on manag...
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appears in Art History, Philosophy, and Art.
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