Homo Aestheticus: Where Art Comes from and why - Ellen Dissanayake - Google Books

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All human societies throughout history have given a special place to the arts. Even nomadic peoples who own scarcely any material possessions embellish what they do own, decorate their bodies, and celebrate special occasions with music, song, and dance. A…