Bibliograph

The power of art, a human history of art: from Babylon to New York City, Caroline Campbell

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The power of art, a human history of art: from Babylon to New York City, Caroline Campbell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-484) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The power of art

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1416094210

Responsibility statement

Caroline Campbell

Sub title

a human history of art: from Babylon to New York City

Summary

Unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art, the eminent curator, taking us from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, explains art's power to illuminate our lives and reveals how great art resonates powerfully by transcending the boundaries of time

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Babylon: Resilience -- Jerusalem: Faith -- Rome: Self-belief -- Baghdad: Innovation -- Kyoto: Identity -- Beijing: Resolve -- Florence: Competition -- Benin: Community -- Amsterdam: Tolerance -- Delhi: Envy -- London: Avarice -- Vienna: Freedom -- New York: Rebellion -- Brasília: Love -- Pyongyang: Control -- Conclusion

Target audience

adult

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Human history of art: from Babylon to New York City

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