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How Do We Look: The Body, the Divine, and the Question of Civilization

The Body, the Divine, and the Question of Civilization

by Mary Beard · 2018 · 240 pages

Bill Clinton
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About This Book

Renowned classicist Mary Beard explores how art has shaped human identity and our relationship with the divine across millennia. The work examines diverse historical artifacts, from Olmec heads to Greek nudes and Islamic calligraphy, to analyze the evolving gaze of the viewer and the definition of civilization.

Book Details

Published

2018

Pages

240

Language

en

ISBN

9781631494406

Audiobook Available

2h 51m
Narrated by Mary Beard

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