Binding: Paperback
Description: Very Short Introductions: Brilliant Sharp Inspiring For thousands of years humanity has engaged in creative expression allowing us to relate to other people contribute to shared culture build an identity and give meaning to our existence. From the painted caves in Lascaux and the invention of the first tools to modern day advertising campaigns and inventors labs creativity has a long past but a short history. The word 'creativity emerged in the English language in the 19th century and only become popular from the mid - 20th century. This Very Short Introduction explores the history theory and practice of creativity from a psychological perspective. Vlad Gl veanu considers the nature and development of the creative process and analyzes the reasons why we produce creative work. Offering a sociocultural reading of this phenomenon he discusses how we can understand creative people and their creations within the social material and historical context that made them possible. In doing so he demonstrates how we can address the meaning and value of creativity beyond its contribution to economic growth and personal well - being. Finally Gl veanu focuses on the future of creativity and creativity research reflecting on technological development the evolution of society and ultimately on our place in a world populated by creative beings ideas and encounters. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Creativity: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Glaveanu Vlad (Associate Professor Associate Professor Webster University Geneva & University Of Bergen Norway)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198842996
Pages: 144 Pages, 9 Black And White Photos
Publication Date: 8/3/2021
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Social, Group Or Collective Psychology