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Creativity and the exceptional aging artist

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Authors: August L Freundlich, John A Shively

Published Date January 2006 Volume 2006:1(2) Pages 197 - 200
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S

August L Freundlich1, John A Shively2

 

1College of Fine Arts, University of South Florida, FL, USA; 2College of Medicine, University of South Florida, FL, USA

 

Abstract: Creativity in the aging visual artist is reviewed and modifying factors are identified. A program of support for the artist is described with the goal of regeneration of career with enhanced creativity and increased productivity.

 

Keywords: aging, late in life, artist, creativity, rejuvenation, visual arts, productivity