Culture, Democracy and the Right to Make Art The British Community Arts Movement

Based on the words and experiences of the people involved, this book tells the story of the community arts movement in the UK, and, through a series of essays, assesses its influence on present day participatory arts practices. Part I offers the first comprehensive account of the movement, its histo...

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Other Authors: Jeffers, Alison (Editor), Moriarty, Gerri (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: London Bloomsbury Academic 2017
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