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James Booth-Jones
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James holds a B.Arch from Nelson Mandela University, with a focus on the History and Theory of European Art and Architecture. He is currently completing his second degree in Philosophy at the University of Warsaw, with plans to pursue a Ph.D. thereafter. James manages the Philosophy Department at TheCollector, and is a contributing writer on art and philosophy. He lives in Paris.
Socrates’ Philosophy And Art: The Origins Of Ancient Aesthetic Thought
The Western philosophical tradition is profoundly indebted to Socrates’ philosophy, while his lesser-known and surprising take on poetry and drama have influenced artists since antiquity.
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Forging The Modern Aesthetic: The Bauhaus Movement Explained
The Bauhaus Movement was born of a fringe art school that broke all traditional rules, ultimately triumphing over Nazi suppression and forging the modern aesthetic.
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