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The Voices of Silence

Man and his Art. (Abridged from The Psychology of Art)
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The Voices of Silence explores the profound relationship between humanity and art, offering insightful and opinionated readings of numerous illustrations that delve into the psychology behind artistic expression.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers passionate about arts and culture, especially those interested in art criticism and the psychological dimensions of artistic creation.

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Iconoclastic study of the meanings of art in which the author designs a new set of categories for the artistic process and views artists and their work from a unique point of view.

Not simply one of [Malraux's] best productions but perhaps one of the really great books of our time. -- Edmund Wilson

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Critics hail this as one of the twentieth century's most important works of art criticism, praising its knowledgeable and engaging commentary across a wide array of illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691018218

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 October 1978

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Stuart Gilbert

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 1111g

Pages: 664

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