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27 Responses to the Question "What is Art?"

What is Art?
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Creature Comforts Video
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​What is art for?


"In this exclusive video for the Guardian, philosopher Alain de Botton
 gives his top five reasons why art is such a vital force for humanity. Are we wrong to like pretty pictures? Why is some art painful to look at? Can art heal your feelings of urban alienation? Relax, watch and find out."
From:   http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/video/2014/sep/10/what-is-art-for-alain-de-botton-guide-video?CMP=share_btn_fb
​Accessed:  1-22-16

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