This book is a study of contemporary spirituality as it is practiced in the world today, characterized by its secular and inclusive nature, and applied to art and art education.
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Place: UK
Publication Year: 2014-01-20
Language: English
Number of Pages: 274
Edition: 1
Series: Routledge Advances in Art and Visual Studies
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Examining painting, photography, illustration, sculpture and architecture from 1770 to 1930, authors explore art that shaped, negotiated, and represen..
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