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RE: Art and Creativity: The Saga of the Tormented Artist-- Is Suffering Required for Creativity?
I agree, torment is not the essence of art! Expressive people can work with whatever they are experiencing. Ideally artists are sensitive and perceptive which can cause them to experience life deeply. For some this can cause more extreme highs and lows and this can help to explain artistic temperaments throughout history but artists don't have to be tormented or in pain to create great art.
I would agree pretty much 100% with this. And in many cases, the invisible requirement of "the artist is tortured" has more to do with being part of "marketing mystique" by big city agents and swank galleries than the actual quality of the art.
I believe ALL emotions and feelings are a valid component in the expressing of art.
Totally agree! Artist should be sensitive, but this can be aimed at something beautiful, joyful and positive. Deep feelings can be not only about torment. I think deep love is something that moves us to create true masterpieces.