Necessity of Art

"Art is necessary in order that man should be able to recognize and change the world. But art is also necessary by virtue of the magic inherent in it."-Ernst Fischer
Reissued with an introduction by John Berger, The Necessity of Art is a beautifully written meditation on art''s importance in viewing the world in which we live. In this wide-ranging and erudite exploration of literary and fine art, F...