Art: What Is It? Why Is It?
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New York Times art critic John Canaday discusses man’s relationship to art and describes how art has helped us better understand life. Introduces prehistoric art; contrasts the cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome as expressed in their art; and reveals the development of Christian art. Describes the preoccupation of the artist as he attempts to produce images of his god, discover the world, and discover himself. Discusses contributions of Michelangelo, Pizarro, and Rembrandt Van Rijn
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