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From one of the country''s most eminent reviewers and academics, a delightfully sceptical and devastatingly intelligent assessment of the true value of art.

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"'An informative, thought-provoking and entertaining book on a subject that rarely produces writing with all three qualities.' David Lodge, Sunday Times 'Engaged, provocative and frequently funny.' Sam Leith, Daily Telegraph 'Incisive and inspirational.' Blake Morrison, Guardian"

What Good are the Arts

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    A Paperback / softback by Professor John Carey

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 1 June 2006
      ISBN-13 9780571226030
      978-0571226030
      ISBN-10 0571226035
      Also in:
      Non Fiction Art & Photography Theory of art

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From one of the country''s most eminent reviewers and academics, a delightfully sceptical and devastatingly intelligent assessment of the true value of art.

      Trade Review
      "'An informative, thought-provoking and entertaining book on a subject that rarely produces writing with all three qualities.' David Lodge, Sunday Times 'Engaged, provocative and frequently funny.' Sam Leith, Daily Telegraph 'Incisive and inspirational.' Blake Morrison, Guardian"

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