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Understanding Hard Art

Cultural Critic Claudia LaRocco on How to Understand Everything

Amy Eddings

NEW YORK, NY November 22, 2007 —The cultural critic Claudia LaRocco joins Amy Eddings to talk about why a culture that’s highly opinionated on everything from O.J. to A-Rod – can’t get a handle on art. And she’s asks whether we have to "get”"it in order to like it.

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The Brian Lehrer Show is keeping a close eye on how the economy is affecting the little things in daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.
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