{"product_id":"genesis-of-artistic-creativity-the-9781843103349","title":"Genesis of Artistic Creativity the","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michael Fitzgerald\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Creative Ability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nature of artistic creativity and its relationship with 'difference' has intrigued people for centuries. The Genesis of Artistic Creativity is a revealing exploration of the lives of 21 famous writers, philosophers, musicians and painters including George Orwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andy Warhol and many others, in light of the recognized criteria for diagnosis of high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome (AS). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving diagnosed hundreds of individuals with AS during his professional career, Professor Fitzgerald examines here the social behaviour, language, humour, and obsessive interests and routines that accompanied creative genius in the past four centuries. From Herman Melville's eccentric breakfast habits and Simone Weil's intense dislike of being touched by other people to Ludwig van Beethoven's inappropriate marriage proposals and Vincent van Gogh's inability to form satisfying relationships with others, the author offers compelling insights into the association between creativity and autism spectrum disorders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis celebration of artistic genius and AS will prove a fascinating read not only for professionals in the field of autism and AS, but for anyone interested in the sources of creativity and the arts.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47613571924119,"sku":"9781843103349","price":3352.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781843103349.webp?v=1775086240","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/genesis-of-artistic-creativity-the-9781843103349","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}