Finding the Muse explores the lives of a group of aspiring fine artists from the mid-1960s; when they completed art school; to the mid-1980s. It focuses on problems of artistic creativity as they relate to such issues as the mystique of the artist; the challenge of establishing community among artists; the place of the art market in the construction of artistic identity; and the limits and possibilities of modern and postmodern art itself. By identifying the salient problems of artistic creativity; the author provides a realistic portrayal of the contemporary artist and some useful suggestions for addressing the problems that curb creativity. Focusing on problems of creativity that have arisen in recent years; the book articulates the more optimal conditions within which the process of artistic creation might occur. Part psychology of creativity; part sociology of art; and part cultural criticism; the book will be of interest to psychologists; sociologists; philosophers; art historians; art educators and especially aspiring artists.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great coffee table book for MilwaukeeansBy Eva W.Really fun book. It doesnt have a lot of heavy reading. Its more something to have sitting out for guests or to use as a conversation starter. That being said; it is filled with a lot of fun historical information and picture. Its really interesting to see how things have changed over the years. Highly recommend this book for anyone that appreciates their citys roots.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great pictures and history of a Milwaukee neighborhood we really enjoy!By BorisLots of great pictures going back a hundred years or more of a fantastic neighborhood in milwaukee. From Chicago and we recently bought a beautiful old Victorian house on Jackson with the plan to rent it out eventually; but as weve been preparing the house and coming up a lot weve enjoyed the area so much Im not sure we ever will. Very fun and interesting to have books like this that show and explain much of the history of this area and we love the fact that many of the beautiful old houses and buildings have been preserved. Highly recommend this and the milwaukee mafia one also.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Brady street bookBy Joseph petkusGreat book. Lots of old pictures of the neighborhood
