Managers speak of their profession as both an art and a science. Yet, management literature has increasingly emphasized science and noticeably neglected art. Part of the reason could be the impressive track record of science. It has not only taken us to the moon, built artificial organs for our bodies, and brought the world into our living rooms in living color but has also automated factories, computerized planning and decision making, and constructed alternate futures for our examination. The power of science is visible, direct, and increasingly dominant in our society. The art of management is more difficult to define and observe. If pressed for a definition, most managers would probably describe it as the intuitive elements that influence their decision making and relations with others. Since art is personal and intuitive, it cannot provide a generalized road map for understanding management. This is not the only way to view the subject, however. An alternative is to acknowledge that art is more than intuition. Art, at least in part, is a learnable craft that artists have practiced for centuries. Since prehistoric man first drew figures and scribbled symbols on the walls of his caves, art has served an important function in all societies. It is an expression of our feelings, emotions, spirituality, and a release for our fears, anxieties, and tensions, k provides an opportuni ty to stretch our spirits beyond our bodies and the physical confines of our universe. Thus, art stimulates and gives pleasure. This has important implications for the manager because stimulation and satisfaction are key elements in healthy productive individuals and organizations.