Does Art Have to Be Relevant? One Prominent Critic Says No.

The composer John Adams reviews a new book by Jed Perl, “Authority and Freedom: A Defense of the Arts.”The composer John Adams reviews a new book by Jed Perl, “Authority and Freedom: A Defense of the Arts.”Read MoreBooks and Literature, Perl, Jed, Authority and Freedom: A Defense of the Arts (Book), Arendt, Hannah, Culture (Arts), Art