
499. Don't Worry, Be Tacky
Freakonomics Radio
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Art, Value, and Personal Joy
This chapter explores the influence of key artists like Frank Auerbach and Lucian Freud on art appreciation while examining Jean-Honoré Fragonard's evolving recognition. It reflects on the struggle between traditional artistic hierarchies and the pursuit of personal joy in the creative process, especially through the lens of Fragonard's colorful Rococo style.
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