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Daniels-McGhee, Susan; Davis, Gary A. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1994
This paper reviews historical highlights of the imagery-creativity connection, including early and contemporary accounts, along with notable examples of imagery in the creative process. It also looks at cross-modal imagery (synesthesia), a model of image-based creativity and the creative process, and implications for strengthening creativity by…
Descriptors: Creativity, Imagery, Imagination, Visualization

Pickard, Eileen – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1990
This paper outlines cognitive processes underpinning creative ability, considers their development, and discusses the creative potential of the individual at various life stages. Creativity is viewed as an outcome of self-directed transformational activity. The roles of fantasy and imagination are discussed, as is the contrast between public and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Research