There is not one single definition or theory to explain creativity. The following definitions, person’s and ideas demonstrate different perspectives on creativity.
Otto Rank described the creative type as one who is well adjusted and self-actualized.
“We are all born with a will to be ourselves, to be free of domination. In early childhood, we exercise our will in our efforts to do things independently of our parents.”
Example: The Lion King
In the movie the Lion King, young Simba is warned not to go beyond outside the kingdom’s land. However, young Simba and his companion Nala do not listen and find themselves in danger. They are exploring their own freedom in a world of domination. This mocks Rank’s idea that children want to be independent to find domination.
Jung’s Psychological Type- human consciousness
Jung’s psychological type of creativity involves individuals experiencing creativity through life’s lessons, emotional shocks, and experiences of passion and human crises.
The hit show Full House opening theme song discusses the unpredictabilities of the world and how one can lean on others for support. The writers of Full House presented each episode with some sort of problem and demonstrated how a family can work together to overcome struggles.
Jung’s Visionary Type- collective unconscious
Dreams and thoughts lead to an individuals creative processes.
Torrance Creative Type- creative person, creative product, and creative press
This video clip demonstrates the steps taken in creative thinking through a science experiment by creating a crystal bubble.
The Creative Press- social and psychological environment of creativity
The environment of the magic school bus creates an environment for exploration and creativity to occur during each episode.
Mental Happenings:
In Art: My grandfather was an avid painter who never had a preconceived idea before painting. His art work came from current thoughts and ideas.
In Music: Mental happenings in music remind me of someone who can play by music by ear. My grandmother can sit down on the piano and play anything you wish for her to play as well as put music notes together making melodies.
In Science: Albert Einstein’s unique way’s of thinking led to his finding’s of general relativity.
In Literature: Writer’s who “happen” to run across their idea’s in unique environments.
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