Each Has Its Creativity / � chacun sa cr�ativit�: Einstein, Mozart, Picasso... et nous

Is creativity as elusive as is generally alleged? Jean Cottraux proposes an analysis of creative personality types and of the ways of thinking and the psychological traits that favour creativity. He examines the motivation bhind the creative burst of energy and its links with intelligence, emotions, personal values, destruction, dreams and madness. The lessons learned from the lives and works of great artists, as well as of great scientists, are closely examined: open-miededness, hard work ...