What Is Art Good For?
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Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change.
Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change and consider the question: Should art create a separate realm, a place of escape, or should it plunge into the chaos, transforming the way we see and live in the world?
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What Is Art Good For?
Preview: Episode 9 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore art in the age of revolution, war and profound scientific change and consider the question: Should art create a separate realm, a place of escape, or should it plunge into the chaos, transforming the way we see and live in the world?
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