From classical times to the present day, this highly illustrated book surveys the enduring human need to imagine and construct ideal worlds. Gregory Claeys, a leading scholar in the field, surveys the influence of the idea of utopia on history, literature, art, architecture and religious and political thought, and covers the most significant utopias throughout history, whether envisaged or actually attempted. Complete with a wealth of photographs, paintings, engravings, maps, documents, posters and film stills, the book is a compelling exploration of the rich diversity of the utopian imagination.
| ISBN: | 9780500251744 |
| Publication date: | 7th February 2011 |
| Author: | Gregory Claeys |
| Publisher: | Thames and Hudson an imprint of Thames and Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
History: specific events and topics |
From classical times to the present day, this highly illustrated book surveys the enduring human need to imagine and construct ideal worlds. Gregory Claeys, a leading scholar in the field, surveys the influence of the idea of utopia on history, literature, art, architecture and religious and political thought, and covers the most significant utopias throughout history, whether envisaged or actually attempted.
Searching for Utopia features in the following genres: History: specific events and topics
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Searching for Utopia was written by Gregory Claeys and published by Thames and Hudson an imprint of Thames and Hudson Ltd
Searching for Utopia has 224 pages