Better living through criticism : how to think about art, pleasure, beauty and truth
Scott, A. O., 1966-2016
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In this, his first book, celebrated New York Times critic A.O. Scott shows that we are, in fact, all critics. Indeed, that critical thinking informs almost every aspect of artistic creation, of civil action and interpersonal life. Using his own film criticism as a starting point - everything from an infamous dismissal of the international blockbuster 'The Avengers' to his intense affection for Pixar's animated 'Ratatouille' - Scott expands outwards, easily guiding readers through the complexities of Rilke and Shelley, the origins of Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones, the power of Marina Abramovic and 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'.
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Author:
Scott, A. O., 1966-, author
Imprint:
London : Jonathan Cape, 2016.
Collation:
288 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781910702550 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
2506427