Wrapping up this round of posts on the arts with a few more, beginning with these short video clips in which six teachers share their perspectives on the role of art and the artist in society. Teachings of this type have deeply informed my mindful journey back into the world of form and have helped me to glimpse the larger human story embedded in all works of art and creation.
 'Art & Artists' |  'The Role of the Artist in Society' (excerpts from the documentary 'Mythic Journeys') |  'Art's Role in Society' "Society has to be able to observe itself … and what allows a society to do that are the producers of art and culture" |
 'The Source Of All Creativity' "But there is a vaster, much vaster intelligence in every human being that is non-conceptual, not words and concepts. You can't analyze it but everybody has that within, potentially, and I believe that is the source of creativity.." |  'Why You Need Art in Your Life' "A real piece of art is a window into the transcendent." |  "'Why Make Art?' |