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The Power Of Art
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Great Art Has Dreadful Manners, Simon Schama Observes Wryly At The Start Of His Epic And Explosive Exploration Of The Power, And Whole Point, Of Art. The Hushed Reverence Of The Gallery Can Fool You Into Believing Masterpieces Are Polite Things; Visions That Soothe, Charm And Beguile, But Actually They Are Thugs. Merciless And Wily, The Greatest Paintings Grab You In A Headlock, Rough Up Your Composure, And Then Proceed In Short Order To Rearrange Your Sense Of Reality. . . .With The Same Disarming Force, The Power Of Art Propels Us On An Eyeopening, Breathtaking Odyssey, Zooming In On Eight Extraordinary Masterpieces, From Caravaggio'S David And Goliath To Picasso'S Guernica. Jolting Us Far From The Comfort Zone Of The Hushed Art Gallery, Schama Closes In On Intense Makeorbreak Turning Points In The Lives Of Eight Great Artists Who, Under Extreme Stress, Created Something Unprecedented, Altering The Course Of Art Forever.The Embattled Heroescaravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner, Van Gogh, Picasso And Rothkoeach In His Own Resolute Way, Faced Crisis With Steadfast Defiance, Pitting Passion And Conviction Against Scorn And Shortsightedness. The Masterpieces They Created Challenged Convention, Shattered Complacency, Shifted Awareness And Changed The Way We Look At The World.With Vivid Storytelling And Powerfully Evocative Descriptive Passages, Schama Explores The Dynamic Personalities Of The Artists And The Spirit Of The Times They Lived Through, Capturing The Flamboyant Theatre Of Bourgeois Life In Amsterdam, The Passion And Paranoia Of Revolutionary Paris, And The Carnage And Pathos Of Civil War Spain.Most Compelling Of All, The Power Of Art Traces The Extraordinary Evolution Of Eight Eyepopping Worldclass Works Of Art. Created In A Bolt Of Illumination, Such Works Tell Us Something About How The World Is, How It Is To Be Inside Our Skins, That No More Prosaic Source Of Wisdom Can Deliver. And When They Do That, They Answer, Irrefutably And Majestically, The Nagging Question Of Every Reluctant Artconscript . . . 'Ok, Ok, But What'S Art Really For?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Power of Art'? A: 'The Power of Art' explores the transformative impact of art through the lives of eight influential artists, highlighting how their masterpieces challenged societal norms and altered perceptions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Power of Art'? A: The author of 'The Power of Art' is Simon Schama, a renowned historian and art critic.
- Q: How many pages is 'The Power of Art'? A: 'The Power of Art' has a total of 448 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of art and its significance.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Power of Art' have? A: 'The Power of Art' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a high-quality presentation.
- Q: When was 'The Power of Art' published? A: 'The Power of Art' was published on November 7, 2006.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Power of Art' is in good condition, indicating that it has been well-maintained.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'The Power of Art'? A: 'The Power of Art' is suitable for art enthusiasts, students of art history, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and societal change.
- Q: Does 'The Power of Art' include illustrations? A: 'The Power of Art' contains various illustrations of the artworks discussed, enhancing the reader's experience and understanding.
- Q: What type of art does 'The Power of Art' focus on? A: 'The Power of Art' focuses on Western art, examining masterpieces from artists like Caravaggio, Van Gogh, and Picasso.
- Q: Is 'The Power of Art' part of a series? A: 'The Power of Art' is a standalone book and not part of a series, offering a unique perspective on the influence of art.