Empathic Vision - (Cultural Memory in the Present) by Jill Bennett (Paperback)

Empathic Vision: Unlocking the Power of Art in a Post-Conflict World Discover the transformative power of art in understanding and healing from trauma and loss in a post-conflict world.

This groundbreaking book analyzes contemporary visual art from around the globe, revealing how the "affective" quality of art contributes to a new understanding of the experience of trauma and loss.

By extending the concept of empathy, the author demonstrates how we can make connections with people in different parts of the world whose experiences differ from our own, offering a sophisticated theoretical analysis of the operations of art within a postcolonial framework.

Empathic Vision will appeal to anyone interested in the role of culture in post-September 11 global politics, and is sure to inspire new perspectives on the power of art to heal and connect us all.