Care Aesthetics: For artful care and careful art

by James Thompson

Book Overview

What if the work of a nurse, physio, or homecare worker was designated an art, so that the qualities of the experiences they create became understood as aesthetic qualities? What if the interactions created by artists, directors, dancers, or workshop facilitators were understood as works of care? Care Aesthetics is the first full-length book to explore these questions and examine the work of carer artists and artist carers to make the case...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032196173
• ISBN13: 9781032196176
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"