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The Gift

Pages
352
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

Lewis Hyde's seminal work explores the profound idea that art is a gift, not merely a product to be bought and sold. Through a rich interdisciplinary lens, Hyde examines how the creative spirit operates within the lives of artists and shapes our culture. This book offers a unique perspective on the economics of art and the intangible value it holds.

About the author

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Lewis Hyde

Lewis Hyde is an American scholar and writer who explores the relationship between art and the economy. He is best known for The Gift, a study of how creativity functions as a form of exchange outside of the