“Conceptual innovators historically have been those artists most likely to be described as geniuses, as their early manifestations of brilliance and virtuosity have been taken to indicate that these individuals were born with extraordinary talents.”
“Experimental innovators are most often praised for their wisdom and judgment. Their major contributions typically involve superb craftsmanship, the result of painstaking effort and experience acquired over the course of long careers.”
“What I have found provides people with new ways of understanding artists and appreciating, for instance, a trip to a museum. I also think this analysis can be used to understand how new ideas develop in many fields, including academic disciplines.”
