Discusses the power art has to bring about catharsis and spiritual awakening. The author traces the evolution of human consciousness while reflecting on his own experiences, offering techniques and exercises to assist the reader to explore the spiritual dimension of art.

Reviews

" Alex Grey's mission is nothing less than the transformation of our 'depleted world' through art that supports the evolution of human consciousness. He discusses the lives and work of artists throughout history, and his own journey, as examples of the higher mission of art, and encourages others to break out of the prevailing mood of irony and cynicism and create work with the heart and spirit." — "Yoga Journal" " An inspirational text for artists and for everyone else who has ever had a glimpse of art's power for personal catharsis and spiritual awakening." — "Branches of Light" " Grey's insistence that art should be a revelatory and healing force in our culture should resonate with artists in virtually any discipline." — "Publishers Weekly"

From The Publisher:

This is an inspirational book about art's power to bring about personal catharsis and spiritual awakening. Alex Grey's re-flections combine his extensive knowledge of art history and his own first-hand experiences in creating art on the boundaries of consciousness. Included are practical techniques and exercises that can be used to explore the spiritual dimension of art. Challenging and thought provoking, The Mission of Art will be enjoyed by everyone who has ever contemplated the deeper purpose of artistic expression.