Social Sculpture: New Eyes for the World

This book investigates the field of social artistry using a phenomenological approach to study aspects of the lives of seventeen social artists from around the world. It shows how imagination, inspiration, and creativity constitute a connective aesthetic in the practice of social sculpture. Grounded in the morally imaginative concepts of John Dewey and Rudolf Steiner, this work explores how sculptor Joseph Beuys spiritualized material objects in an artistic and social context. The book also explores the use of contemplative inquiry as a unique method of research and analysis providing insights about the inner nature of artistry and its application in the social realm.