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ART, THE ARTS AND THE GREAT IDEAS
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| By: |
Mortimer J. Adler |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£6.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0684804204 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780684804200 |
| Publisher: |
SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD |
| Pub. date: |
3 January, 1996 |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
Continuing the exploration of the substance of a basic education, this book examines the inherent values of various art forms and considers their significance within a well-rounded curriculum. It concludes that an appreciation of the arts is essential to the development of a well-educated person. |
| Synopsis: |
Continuing his exploration of the substance of a basic education, Mortimer J. Adler examines the inherent values of various art forms and considers their significance within a well-rounded curriculum. He maintains that imaginative literature and works of science, philosophy, theology, and history act upon our intellects and stimulate the discussion of ideas. The non-verbal arts, which act directly and powerfully on our emotions and sentiments without the intermediation of thought, are to be valued for their beauty, their workmanship, and the pleasure they give rather than their contributions to a body of ideas. Elucidating his ideas through the discussion of specific works, Adler concludes that an appreciation of all the human arts is essential to the development of a fully cultivated and well-educated person. |
| Illustrations: |
8pp b&w photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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