Brian Eno has been contemplating the role and purpose of art for decades, evident in his past lectures and writings. His latest book, "What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory," co-authored with Bette Adriaanse, seeks to address vital questions about art's existence and its impact on humanity. Through anecdotes reflecting on changing educational attitudes towards art, particularly among talented youth, Eno critiques a culture where promising individuals are diverted from artistic pursuits to more conventional paths. The book aims to engage a younger audience, making complex ideas accessible and encouraging discourse on the significance of art today.
What does art do for us? Why does it exist? Why do we like art?
I want to go to art school...but my teacher said I was too bright for that.
It's the death of a culture, when you stop the brightest young people from thinking about a huge area of human activity.
Eno and Adriaanse set about creating a book that could easily be read by a bright teenager.
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