When we were discussing intelligence in class we were frequently asking the question "Is intelligence one general quality or multiple things?" This question has come to mind for me several times now in our discussions of creativity. I feel there are so many domains that a person can be creative in.
For example, there are countless forms of expression, art, and creativity just as their are countless subjects and areas of knowledge to have intelligence in. Someone could be talented in art or music or design. Even more specific than that someone who is talented at art may really only consider themselves a sculptor, a drawer, or a painter. I think it is easy to see how multiple creativities exist.
The book brought up a great point that it is rare to find a person who is extremely talented in creativity in multiple domains. Famous artists such as musicians are typically only recognized for their exception music, not their music and their art work. This theory of multiple creativities leads to many other questions just as there were with intelligence. Is there a threshold of creativity that people cannot break? Is creativity inherited or learned? Does knowledge inhibit creativity and vice versa? I am excited to discuss these questions in class in more detail and hear others opinions.
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