Launching the Imagination treats design as both a verb and a nounmdash;as both a process and a product. Design is deliberatemdash;a process of exploring multiple solutions and choosing the most promising option. Through an immersion in 3D concepts; students are encouraged to develop methods of thinking visually that will serve them throughout their studies and careers. This title begins in made up of Part Two (which begins with Chapter 5) and Part Three; therefore does not contain Chapters 1-4.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. InsighfulBy Edward J. BartonJ. Donald Walters takes on a very deep topic in this easy to read; easy to digest work. His own spiritual and artistic background combine to present a view of the arts that conveys a deeper meaning that the surface. In some cases; the author is extremely critical of some "modern" art forms - likening them to pyramids or icebergs where the bulk is floating above the water for all to see - eliminating the subtlety and depth of meaning. He is also makes a strong case for art as a receptive; rather than a creative; process by the artist. A good read with interesting perceptions and conclusions.11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Finally--an anthem for beauty and meaning in the arts!By George BeinhornFinally...an anthem for beauty and meaning in the arts!I sent a copy of this book; in an early manuscript edition; to Sir Kenneth Clark; the late doyen of British art historians. Lord Clark thanked me; remarking that hed "found myself much in agreement with it."And; no wonder; where Clark ferreted meaning from the clutter of Western art in his celebrated television series; "Civilisation;" Walterss subject is even wider: the arts as a force for personal change. And hes found a marvelously clarifying key in the concept of Self-realization.Pick up a puppet by the head; and everything becomes order; lift it by an arm and its a jumble. Similarly; Walters shows that if we grasp the arts from the focusing perspective of human fulfillment; well have free sailing. At least; if we understand where human fulfillment actually lies. And Walters is sublimely qualified to talk about human potentials. In an alternate persona; hes known Swami Kriyananda--one of the most prolific and lucid interpreters of oriental philosophy and spirituality for the West.When I was at Stanford in the 60s; I wish Id had "Art as a Hidden Message;" because it would have saved me a great deal of time. This book is quite amazing for the way it finds the essences in philosophy; the arts; and spiritual practice; and Walters makes it all immensely enjoyable. With such a vast subject before him; youd think hed run out of breath; but he never does. This is Michael Jordan of the mind."Art as a Hidden Message" is a great Groovy Book. I suspect Walters will eventually be honored as brilliant synthesizing minds. Thats okay; but dont wait--this is a stunningly universal; immensely satisfying book.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Walters liberates the arts from meaninglessnessBy A CustomerNearly 20 years ago; I sent an early edition of this book (titled "Meaning in the Arts") to the late Lord Kenneth Clark; doyen of British art historians. The renowned author of the "Civilisation" book and TV series courteously responded; saying that he found himself "much in agreement" with Walterss views.Despite its somewhat "new-agey" title (the book is; after all; addressed primarily to working artists; and not to academe); its the most inspiring and profoundly insightful book Ive ever read about the arts. Definitely; it has the power to help return the arts; and society; to a sense of meaning. After Lord Clarks "Civilisation" was published; numerous readers wrote to thank him for restoring their sense of meaning; to the extent that hed dissuaded them from committing suicide. "Art as a Hidden Message" has that kind of power. Im confident that Lord Clark; were he alive today; would find himself still in agreement with the views expressed in this much-expanded editions.
