The Social Impact of the Arts: An Intellectual History

Belfiore, Eleonora; Bennett, Oliver

An intellectual history of contrasting ideas around the power of the arts to bring about personal and societal change - for better and worse. A fascinating account of the value and functions of the arts in society, in both the private sphere of individual emotions and self-development and public sphere of politics and social distinction.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-09-16

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780230273511

DOI: 10.1057/9780230227774

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 248