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The ways in which societies have perceived the concept of creativity have changed throughout history, as has the term itself. The ancient Greek concept of art (in Greek, "techne " —the root of "technique" and "technology"), with the exception of poetry, involved not freedom of action but subjection to rules.
Howard Ernest Gruber (November 6, 1922 – January 25, 2005), [1] was an American psychologist and pioneer of the psychological study of creativity.A native of Brooklyn, Gruber graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in psychology, earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University, and went on to a distinguished academic career.
Most of early American art (from the late 18th century through the early 19th century) consists of history painting and especially portraits. As in Colonial America, many of the painters who specialized in portraits were essentially self-taught; notable among them are Joseph Badger, John Brewster Jr., and William Jennys.
A renowned local artist is celebrating a half century of creativity. Mark Lore, who works out of his School Street Arts Studio in Gardner, will have a selection of expressionist landscapes on ...
In studying exceptionally creative people in history, some common traits in lifestyle and environment are often found. Creative people usually had supportive, but rigid and non-nurturing, parents. Most had an interest in their field at an early age, and most had a highly supportive and skilled mentor in their field of interest.
John E. Arnold circa 1955, showing prop used in Arcturus IV case study for Creative Engineering course. John Edward Arnold (né Paulsen; [1] March 14, 1913 – September 28, 1963) was an American professor of mechanical engineering and professor of business administration at Stanford University.
While different ethnic groups may display their own insular cultural aspects, throughout time a broad American culture has developed that encompasses the entire country. Developments in the culture of the United States in modern history have often been followed by similar changes in the rest of the world (American cultural imperialism).
History of American Art Education: Learning about Art in American Schools. Contributions to the Study of Education. Greenwood. ISBN 978-0-313-29870-7. Freedman, Kerry (2003). Teaching Visual Culture: Curriculum, Aesthetics, and the Social Life of Art. New York: Teachers College Press. ISBN 978-0-8077-4371-3.