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The Production of Creativity through Right Hemisphere Imagery.
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Gowan, John Curtis – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1979
Research is reviewed on the relationship between right hemisphere imagery and the development of creativity. The role of nonverbal imagery in the incubation period is discussed. Note: For related information, see EC 120 232-238. (CL)
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cognitive Processes, Creativity, Imagery
The facilitation of Creativity through Meditational Procedures.
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Gowan, John Curtis – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1978
The effects of meditation upon creativity are discussed. (BD)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Creative Inspiration in Composers
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Gowan, John Curtis – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1977
Discussed are sources of creative inspiration noted by composers such as Wagner, Strauss, and Puccini; and charted are discrete steps in creativity common to composers seen as producing works of genius. (IM)
Descriptors: Creativity, Exceptional Child Education, Gifted, Musical Composition
Some New Thoughts on the Development of Creativity
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Gowan, John Curtis – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1977
Theories on the variability of creativity in individuals are discussed and related to the development of creativity in the classroom. (SBH)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews
General Systems; A creative Search for Synthesis
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Gowan, John Curtis; Dodd, Stuart C. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1977
Descriptors: Conceptual Schemes, Human Development, Interdisciplinary Approach, Scientific Enterprise
Trance, Art and Creativity
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Gowan, John Curtis – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1975
This article addressed itself to the most important issue which exists for man: how to get in touch with the ground of being, the numinous element, without losing ego-consciousness. The writer discussed terms relating to this experience. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Art, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Creativity
The Society Which Maximizes Creativity.
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Gowan, John Curtis; Olson, Meredith – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1979
The article discusses and reviews some of the literature pertaining to the maximization of the number of creative persons within a society and the cultural influences that might bring about such a result. (DLS)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Cultural Influences, History