240 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780714865911
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Publication date: 14 October 2013
Description
"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, relev...
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inspiring 47%
challenging 35%
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relaxing 11%
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fast 11%
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240 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780714865911
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Publication date: 14 October 2013
Description
"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, relev...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
inspiring 47%
challenging 35%
hopeful 29%
relaxing 11%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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