A Critical Theory of Creativity [electronic resource] : Utopia, Aesthetics, Atheism and Design /
Howells, R.author.
A Critical Theory of Creativity argues that a Utopian drive is aesthetically encoded within the language of form. But coupled with this opportunity comes a very human obligation which cannot be delegated to God, to nature or to market forces. As Ernst Bloch declared: 'Life has been put into our hands.'.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A Critical Theory of Creativity argues that a Utopian drive is aesthetically encoded within the language of form. But coupled with this opportunity comes a very human obligation which cannot be delegated to God, to nature or to market forces. As Ernst Bloch declared: 'Life has been put into our hands.'.
Visions and derisions of utopia -- Ernst Bloch and utopian critical theory -- Homo aestheticus -- Case study: Navajo design, culture and theology -- Archetypes, the unconscious and psychoanalysis -- Roger Fry and the language of form -- From Genesis to Job -- Homo absconditus.
Culture.
Culture-Study and teaching.
Arts.
Communication.
Children's literature.
Critical theory.
Sociology of Culture.
Cultural and Media Studies, general.
Arts.
Media Studies.
Children's Literature.
Critical Theory.