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Inspiration and creativity reflect and influence fundamental social values and aspirations. Choose from those TIGS courses that combine insight into the meaning of art and literature with the pleasure of personal enrichment.

» Philosophy of Art: Part 1 - The Creative Process » Philosophy of Art: Part 2 - Voices of Silence » Identity and Art in the 20th Century » Art and Society » Artists at Work » Literature and Social Reality     Art and Society Explore the underlying magic and mystical aspects of society expressed intuitively but forcefully in the various forms and expressions of art. Art as a Source of Knowledge Beyond Language Art in Transition Art, Magic and Mysticism Religious Art Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Artists at Work Visit the private studios and workshops of Mexico City-based artists and enjoy them at work, discussing their aims and outlooks. [ Artists schedules subject to availability. ] Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Identity and Art in the 20th Century Compare and contrast painting, music, poetry, sculpture and architecture and consider their profound similarities as well as their diverse expressions. Painting: Brush, Color, Form Music: Sound and Nationalism Poetry: In Search of Modernism Sculpture: Shape and Matter Architecture: Space and Freedom Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Literature and Social Reality Learn the compelling role of literature in contemporary social movements, with particular emphasis on Latin American works that influence and provoke social change. Latino Literature and Culture in the U.S. The Literature of Ethnic Minorities in a Global Context Indigenous Literature of Latin America Indigenous Literature Around the World Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Philosophy of Art: Part 1 - The Creative Process Creation, the most outstanding human ability; Art, humanity's highest achievement. This series of lectures reviews the impulses that elevate our species to a more spiritual and embracing sphere. Being and Form The Role of the Artist The Unity of All Art Forms Beyond Language Art and Religion The Sphere of Erotic Art The Interaction of Art and Magic Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Philosophy of Art: Part 2 - Voices of Silence Study humanity's search for absolute values through literature, music and the visual arts. The Languages of Art Art: A Distinctive Human Endeavor The Role of Art in Human Enhancement In Search of the Absolute: The Image of God Art: A Bridge to Transcendence Art: The Unfolding of Excellence Write for fees and enrollment                                                top

Course Notes: 1. All courses are scheduled on a flexible, "open enrollment" basis in order to accomodate participant needs and schedules. 2. Groups and companies which enroll 10 persons in any one course are eligible for 1 complimentary participant. Enroll 15 persons and receive 2 complimentary participants! 3. Course length: 30 hours (3 hours/week for 10 weeks); intensive, multiple-weekend sessions can be arranged. 4. Courses are given at The Troeller Institute for Global Studies' offices in Mexico City. In-house presentations are available at no additional cost. (Metropolitan Mexico City only.) 5. Course itineraries, fees and terms are subject to change without notice. 6. Courses are delivered in English; Spanish-language instruction is subject to professor availability. 7. College credit can be arranged with your academic institution. Please confirm prior to enrollment. 8. Tuition does not include applicable taxes.