In Creativity and Taoism; Chang Chung-yuan makes the elusive principle of Tao available to the western mind with objectivity; warmth; and depth of insight. It is an important contribution to the task of making the Taoist wisdom accessible to the western intellect - Ira ProgoffNo one can read Changs book without experiencing a broadening of his mental horizons - John C. H. Wu; Philosophy East and WestHis interpretation of the Taoist roots of Chan has been presented with taste and learning that help to clear up many questions that must have occurred to anyone familiar with his subject. "The Spirit of the Valley" dwells in this quiet and gentle man who; as so rarely happens; actually embodies some of the philosophic traits of which he writes - Gerald SykesIf the end of reading is the enhancement of life; the enlargement of experience and understanding; then this book becomes an important step in that direction. Dr. Chang writes in a style both lucid and felicitous. He displays with becoming modesty a mastery of the field; its development and its ideas... There is hardly a page which does not give pleasure - Robert R. Kirsh; Los Angeles TimesProfessor Changs study; a brilliant exposition and analysis; is concerned with the relevance and applicability of the Taoist view in Chinese artistic and intellectual creativity. Few other works facilitate so sensitive an understanding of creative impulse and expression in Chinese culture - Hyman Kublin; Library JournalSimultaneously accessible and scholarly; this classic book considers the underlying philosophy and the aesthetics of Chinese art and poetry; the expression of the Taoist approach to existence. Chapters cover everything from the potential of creativity to the way tranquillity is reflected in Chinese poems and painting. Chung-yuan Changs deceptively simple and always lucid narrative explores the relationship between the Tao and the creative arts; introducing classic paintings and poems to bring Taoism to life.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. great Miles insightBy Grahame RhodesThis was very helpful although some of miles actual complete solos would have been nice. Things such as Miles Stones *(The newer one) Wonderful stuff. Thank you so much1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. My bibleBy Tio DiegoI highly recommend this book to any serious Jazz composer. Useful; practical and easy to understand. My bible from now on. I was looking for something like this for so long. Much better than most theretical Jazz books and way cheaper also.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Short and powerful analyses of some groundbreaking tunesBy P. GleesonIve gone back to this book many times over 10 years. My only gripe is there should have been a second volume--all of in a silent way; big fun and on the corner for instance. But the analyses are compact and clear.