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Artist relates to spirit of the times
Philadelphia report on August Heckscher, New York City recreation and cultural affairs commissioner, arguing art reflects current life patterns and the psyche. He cites changing tastes, the rise of performing arts among youth, and new technologies shaping architecture, film, painting, sculpture, and public art. The piece notes a shift from individual views to mass public art and warns that art fosters life values.
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George Kuebler
Philadelphia
August Heckscher
New York City
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Heckscher
Kennedy