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Homo aestheticus : where art comes from and why

by Ellen Dissanayake

This study explores the evolutionary and biological origins of art, arguing that aesthetic expression is a fundamental human behaviour. It examines how modern society has separated art from daily life and assesses its essential role in human culture.

Accession 5598 ISBN 0029078857 Publisher Free Press
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