Summers of Discontent - The Purpose of the Arts Today

Informationen zum Autor Raymond Tallis: Raymond Tallis is a leading academic doctor, philosopher, cultural critic and polymath. Author of more than 20 books, and a regular contributor to Prospect, TLS, BBC Radio 4 etc, he was, until his retirement, professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Manchester.Julian Spalding: Julian Spalding was director, successively of Sheffield and Manchester Art Galleries, and latterly of the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow. He has written over a dozen books on art historical topics, and curated many exhibitions. Klappentext An examination of the nature and purpose of arts, on of the great philosophical mysteries. Original, readable and understandable, and offers a persuasive and satisfying answer. 'Tallis has a range of expertise that would leave Jonathan Miller gasping.' "Sunday Times" Zusammenfassung An original readable! understandable (and brief) discussion of the need for arts! one of the great philosophical mysteries! and one which offers a persuasive and satisfying answer.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Julian Spalding, Raymond Tallis
• Editore: Bitter Lemon Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 11.09.2014
• EAN: 9781908524409
• ISBN: 978-1-908524-40-9
• Pagine: 190
• Dimensioni: 130 mm x 198 mm x 15 mm
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Antiquariato