The Power of Art: A World History in Fifteen Cities

To truly appreciate art, we must look at it in a new way. THE POWER OF ART explores the stories behind remarkable acts of creation in fifteen global cities at pivotal moments of artistic brilliance, showing how art is an integral part of our daily lives and a testament to humanity's inventiveness and ingenuity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

To read most histories of art, you might be forgiven for supposing that great artists are superhuman, and the knowledge of different movements, periods, and styles is essential to truly appreciate art. It's time to look at art in a new way. THE POWER OF ART delves into the stories behind remarkable acts of creation in fifteen global cities at pivotal moments of artistic brilliance. It shows how art is an integral part of our daily lives, embedded in the very fabric of our existence. From the enduring wonders of ancient Babylon to the menacing pastel architecture of contemporary Pyongyang, eminent curator Caroline Campbell intertwines the stories of artists with the broader social, cultural, and political landscapes of their time. In each vivid episode, Campbell reveals how art, in all its forms, is a testament to humanity's inventiveness and ingenuity: it has served our fundamental needs for shelter, sustenance, spirituality, pleasure, order, and community. But it can also evoke envy, anger, greed, and even be used as a means of social control. Spanning thousands of years of creativity, THE POWER OF ART will ignite your imagination and open your eyes to the art that surrounds us, whether it be a painting in a gallery, a public sculpture, or an everyday object with hidden beauty.

Weight: 884g
Dimension: 166 x 243 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349128481