Please closely read Chapter Six, “Creative Surroundings,” from Csikszentmihalyi’s book Creativity.

After you have read and thought about the chapter, click Activity 14: Creative Surroundings or Creative Spaces. Within this topic, click “Create Thread.” Enter the subject line of your choice. It should be something that calls attention to the topic(s) you will be writing about in your post. This chapter includes cities, domains, offices, homes, cars, and natural landscapes as potential “creative surroundings.” In one detailed post, write several paragraphs reflecting on ways in which our surroundings can affect our creative process. As with the earlier activities, keep it casual, but put some support behind your claims.

Due at the end of the day on Wednesday, November 4.

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Creative Spaces

Read Chapter Five, “Creative Spaces” from Cousineau’s Stoking the Creative Fires.

After you have read and thought about the chapter, click Activity 14: Creative Surroundings or Creative Spaces. Within this topic, click “Create Thread.” Enter the subject line of your choice. It should be something that calls attention to the topic(s) you will be writing about in your post. In one detailed post, consider the types of objects Cousineau recommends including in creative spaces: inspiration for reverie and play; connection to family, history, or community; or reminders of personal passions or curiosities. Describe the space where you usually do your creative work as it is now and then how you would like it to be to maximize your concentration/flow/creativity. Be as specific as possible.