The Story of Us: 4 Million Years in the Making - Part 3: The Essence of Being Human

Event Location Parker at the Pavilion
Pavilion Theatre, 2nd Fl.
443 River Road
Highland Park, NJ
Event Date and Time 9/13/2017 1:00:00 PM
Presented by Dr. Michael Wallach
This three-part series is the story of how human beings came to be, our nature, and what separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom.
Part 3: The Essence of Being Human

For more than 30,000 years, humans have been creating works of art in an astounding range of genres, including painting, sculpture, music, and architecture. But, why?

Art does not add function. Art does not enhance utility. A room is just as functional if there is no art on the walls. A plate is just as useful if there is no decoration.

In Part 3, Dr. Wallach discusses the proposition that human beings have a fundamental need for personal and emotional expression. Art is the way to do that. It is the uniquely human appreciation of aesthetics that is the essence of humanity. It is what separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom.

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