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THE SCHOOL OF LIFE ART AGAINST DESPAIR

A collection of inspiring and therapeutic works of art. Art therapy for the soul. One of the
most unexpectedly useful things we can do when we're feeling glum or out of sorts is to look at
pictures. The best works of art can lift our spirits  remind us of what we love and return
perspective to our situation. A few moments in front of the right picture can rescue us. Art is
one of the most unexpected and beautiful defenses we have against despair.   Each of the
uplifting images in this collection comes paired with a brief inspirational essay. The images
range widely across time and space: from ancient to modern art  east to west  and north to
south. They include photography  paintings  abstract and figurative art. Each image has been
carefully chosen with a particular problem in mind: a broken heart  career challenges 
relationship troubles  and more.  This is a portable museum dedicated to beauty and consolation
a unique book about art which is also about psychology and healing: a true piece of art
therapy.  A CURATED COLLECTION OF ARTWORKS from artists around the world  each accompanied by
an essay. ARTISTS INCLUDE Edgar Degas  Cy Twombly  Gustave Caillebotte  Louise Bourgeois 
Hiroshi Yoshida  Johannes Vermeer  Georgia O'Keeffe and more. ART AS THERAPY FOR THE SOUL this
book highlights the therapeutic benefit of art. Artworks featured from galleries including The
Metropolitan Museum of Art  Los Angeles County Museum of Art  Musée d'Orsay  Paris  San
Francisco Museum of Modern Art  The National Gallery  London and Tate Museum  London.

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