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Art and intimacy : how the arts began / Ellen Dissanyayake

by Ellen Dissanayake

This study examines the evolutionary links between art and intimacy, suggesting that rhythmic signals in early bonding provide the foundation for ritual and music. It argues that artistic behaviour is a biological necessity for social cohesion and cultural expression.

Accession 5874 ISBN 0295979119 Publisher University of Washington Press
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