A publication that boldly defends the vital role of the artist in society.

What was the place of the artist in a new society? How would he thrive where monarchy, aristocracy, and an established church—those traditional patrons of pai

Art and Artist in Society is a compilation of essays that examine the nexus between artists, the art they create and society. These essays consider how art has

"[Rank's thought] has implications for the deepest and broadest development of the social sciences . . . and of all [Rank's] books, Art and Artist is the most s