The fourth in a series of beautiful pocket gift books compiling renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell's short reflections on the power of creativity, perfect for carrying everywhere or gifting to someone who is drawn to the life-altering pull of the creative process.
In On Creativity, the legendary Joseph Campbell explores the timeless role of the artist as visionary interpreter of the mystery of life. Part of the Joseph Campbell Essentials series highlighting recurring motifs in Campbell's work, it follows On the Hero's Journey, On Bliss and On Love. Drawn from his decades of lecturing and writing, this volume gathers Campbell's reflections on creativity, imagination and the transformative power of art, offering pocket-sized inspiration for artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers or anyone simply seeking a deeper relationship with their own creative process.
Threaded throughout this collection of quotes is Campbell's belief that creativity is more than an exercise in self-expression or a technical skill; it is a spiritual act. Artists "hear the song of the world" and render it visible through creative form. He invites readers to see art as a gateway to aesthetic arrest, the moment when a piece quiets the mind, dissolves fear and desire and reveals the radiant mystery inherent in the world.
