📗 Libro en inglés THE POWER OF ART

To read most histories of art you might be forgiven for supposing that great artists are superhuman and the knowledge of different movements periods and styles is essential to truly appreciate art It s time to look at art in a new way THE POWER OF ART delves into the stories behind remarkable acts of creation in fifteen global cities at pivotal moments of artistic brilliance It shows how art is an integral part of our daily lives embedded in the very fabric of our existence From the enduring wonders of ancient Babylon to the menacing pastel architecture of contemporary Pyongyang eminent curator Caroline Campbell intertwines the stories of artists with the broader social cultural and political landscapes of their time In each vivid episode Campbell reveals how art in all its forms is a testament to humanity s inventiveness and ingenuity it has served our fundamental needs for shelter sustenance spirituality pleasure order and community But it can also evoke envy anger greed and even be used as a means of social control Spanning thousands of years of creativity THE POWER OF ART will ignite your imagination and open your eyes to the art that surrounds us whether it be a painting in a gallery a public sculpture or an everyday object with hidden