with David Rothenberg and Jay Griffiths
Watershed, Bristol (UK)
16 February 2012, 19.30-20.30
On the 16th of February 2012 David Rothenberg talks with scientists and artists about his new book Survival of the Beautiful, which examines the interplay of beauty, art, and culture in evolution. In it the philosopher and musician Rothenberg deals with the questions, why animals have innate appreciation for beauty and why nature is beautiful.
On the 16th of February the question of how art has influenced science is investigated by him and his guests.
Above that, is asked what we can learn from the amazing range of animal aesthetic behaviour about animals and about ourselves.
David Rothenberg will be in conversation with writer and commentator Jay Griffiths, whose books include Wild: An Elemental Journey.
The event is topped of with music by David Rothenberg and Jaron Lanier and free and open to the public.
For further information about the event or in order to book tickets, see http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=2500
For more information about David Rothenberg: www.davidrothenberg.net and about Jay Griffiths: www.jaygriffiths.com
