14: Why Humans Need Art

Why do humans need art? Hidden within the answer to that question is a profound truth about the human experience. Join me as we travel around the world to narrow down three primary reasons why humans need art. In our quest for the answer we will explore Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Game of Thrones TV show, the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Carl Jung's art therapy methods, Mozart's Requiem, and the visionary art of Alex Gray. Get your thinking caps on, this one's a bonafide deep dive. ---- To become a patron of this show, and access exclusive Creativity Tip mini-episodes, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian ---- Visit the NEW Creative Codex Subreddit, and join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ ---- All the music in this episode was written & recorded by MJDorian except: 'Lacrymosa' from Mozart's Requiem, as conducted by Erich Leinsdorf. 'Game of Thrones Theme', snippet arranged for sampled instruments. ---- Creative Codex is written & hosted by MJDorian. For more art / music / content please visit: www.mjdorian.com/ Social media:  https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/ https://twitter.com/mjdorian Contact: [email protected] Copyright 2020 MJDorian