Art and Upheaval: Artists on the World's Frontlines
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Citizen artists successfully rebuild the social infrastructure in six communities devastated by war, repression and dislocation. Author William Cleveland tells remarkable stories from Northern Ireland, Cambodia, South Africa, United States (Watts, Los Angeles), aboriginal Australia, and Serbia, about artists who resolve conflict, heal unspeakable trauma, give voice to the forgotten and disappeared, and restitch the cultural fabric of their communities. Art can be a powerful agent of personal, institutional and community change. The stories in this book have valuable implications for artists, academics, educators, human service providers, philanthropists, and community leaders throughout the world. The artists documented in the book have generated new technologies for advocacy, organizing, peacemaking, healing trauma and the rebuilding of community. Creativity is our most powerful capacity, and it can mitigate and heal our most destructive tendencies.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0976605465
ISBN13:9780976605461
Release Date:August 2008
Publisher:New Village Press
Length:354 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.9" x 9.9"
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A must for anyone who doubts art's contribution to society.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Taking a stance against the injustices of the world is something we all wish we could do, but few posses the influence to do so significantly. "Art and Upheaval: Artists on the World's Frontlines" is an assortment of stories of people of the arts, be they actor, writer, painter, playwright or such, standing up for their beliefs. Their stories are inspiring about how those who use their fame for the good of all. Enhanced with photos and art of and by the nobler artists, "Art and Upheaval" is a must for anyone who doubts art's contribution to society.
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