Art Against Despair

pictures to restore hope

The School of Life

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The School of Life Press
26 July 2022

Oils; Individual photographers; Popular philosophy; Psychology: emotions; Popular psychology

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.

This is a collection of the world's most consoling and uplifting images, accompanied by small essays that talk about the works in a way that offers us comfort and inspiration. The images in the book range wildly across time and space: from ancient to modern art, east to west, north to south, taking in photography, painting, abstract and figurative art. All the images have been carefully chosen to help us with a particular problem we might face: a broken heart, a difficulty at work, the meanness of others, the challenges of family and friends... We're invited to look at art with unusual depth and then find our way towards new hope and courage.

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.

By: The School of Life
Imprint: The School of Life Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 180mm,
ISBN: 9781912891900
ISBN 10: 1912891905
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 26 July 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socialising, finding calm and enjoying culture through content, community and conversation

Reviews for Art Against Despair: pictures to restore hope

A beautiful and moving book that proves the redemptive power of art to lift us from our darkest, most isolated times. - Katy Hessel, @thegreatwomenartists and author of The Story of Art without Men