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The Voices of Silence

work by Malraux
Also known as: “Les Voix du silence”
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Les Voix du silence (The Voices of Silence) is a seminal work by French novelist and art historian André Malraux, published in 1951. It is a comprehensive history and philosophy of world art, exploring art's role in human existence. Malraux posits that art is a fundamental human endeavor that allows individuals to transcend the limitations and absurdities of their mortal condition. He examines art across different cultures and eras, viewing it as a powerful expression of human creativity and a means of confronting destiny. The work is a philosophical meditation on art's significance, deeply rooted in Malraux's own experiences and his belief in art's capacity to offer meaning and solace.1

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  1. André Malraux
  2. art criticism - The role of the critic
  3. art criticism - “Other Criteria”: Rosenberg and Alloway
  4. art criticism - The avant-garde problem

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