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Art as therapy

by Alain de Botton, John Armstrong

This volume explores the therapeutic potential of art, suggesting that masterpieces offer practical guidance for challenges in everyday life. It examines how specific artworks relate to themes of love, money, and politics to assist in self-understanding and consolation.

Accession 7469 ISBN 9780714865911 Publisher Phaidon Press
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