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Art as Therapy

by Alain De Botton and John Armstrong
Art as Therapy

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ISBN13: 9780714865911
ISBN10: 0714865915
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What is art’s purpose? In this engaging, lively, and controversial new book, bestselling philosopher Alain de Botton and art historian John Armstrong propose a new way of looking at familiar masterpieces, suggesting that they can be useful, relevant, and – above all else – therapeutic for their viewers. De Botton argues that certain great works offer clues on managing the tensions and confusions of everyday life. Chapters on Love, Nature, Money, and Politics outline how art can help with these common difficulties – for example, Vermeer’s Girl Reading a Letter helps us focus on what we want to be loved for; Serra’s Fernando Pessoa reminds us of the importance of dignity in suffering; and Manet’s Bunch of Asparagus teaches us how to preserve and value our long‐term partners. Art as Therapy offers an unconventional perspective, demonstrating how art can guide us, console us, and help us better understand ourselves.

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"One of the most intellectually exciting books I have read this year. . . full of illumination and insights. . . The four teenagers to whom I gave the book have all been thrilled by the sense that art isn’t the preserve of high priests. Best of all, I took my student son to the Rijksmuseum and, utterly absorbed, he said he would never look at art the same way again. De Botton is throwing open a door and doing what art ought to do: making us think and feel afresh. I hope many people step through it." – The Times

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Alain de Botton (b.1969) is the author of bestselling books in more than 30 countries, including The Consolations of Philosophy, How Proust Can Change Your Life, Status Anxiety, and most recently Religion for Atheists. He founded The School of Life in London in 2008, which supplies good ideas for everyday life in the form of courses, classes, workshops and talks. In 2009 he founded Living Architecture, which aims to make high‐quality architecture accessible to everyone.

John Armstrong (b.1966) is a British philosopher and art historian based at Melbourne University. He is the author of five well‐received books, including The Intimate Philosophy of Art, Conditions of Love: The Philosophy of Intimacy, and In Search of Civilisation: Remaking a Tarnished Idea.


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A masterful teacher, guide, curator of images and insights. Every image, every paragraph pulls the reader upward. Few have the wisdom to write of nature, politics, art, and money so lucidly. Best summarized as approachable grandeur, cheeky observations, and ageless wisdom. Gosh, he would be swell to have as dear friend. This is a book I have purchased for my friends, until sadly, now out of print.

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ISBN:
9780714865911
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
10/14/2013
Publisher:
Phaidon Press
Language:
English
Pages:
240
Height:
1.30IN
Width:
8.40IN
Thickness:
1.25
Illustration:
Yes
Author:
Alain de Botton
Author:
John Armstrong
Author:
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