Bibliograph

Art as therapy, Alain de Botton, John Armstrong

Type

Label

Art as therapy, Alain de Botton, John Armstrong

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Art as therapy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Alain de Botton, John Armstrong

Summary

Two authorities on popular culture reveal the ways in which art can enhance mood and enrich lives - now available in paperback This passionate, thought-provoking, often funny, and always-accessible book proposes a new way of looking at art, suggesting that it can be useful, relevant, and therapeutic. Through practical examples, the world-renowned authors argue that certain great works of art have clues as to how to manage the tensions and confusions of modern life. Chapters on love, nature, money, and politics show how art can help with many common difficulties, from forging good relationships to coming to terms with mortality

Table Of Contents

Methodology -- Love -- Nature -- Money -- Politics

Classification