Criatividade e perspectivas globais: entre definições clássicas e contemporâneas

Abstract

This article presents partial results of research in development linked to the Postgraduate Program in Education that discusses definitions and global aspects linked to creativity. Exploring this theme has required an effort of organization and conceptual articulation considering the complexity of the term. Thus, this study aims to establish relationships between conceptions of creativity from five global perspectives, namely: a) process; b) product; c) condition / environment; d) person / personality; e) integration (MITJÁNS MARTÍNEZ, 1997). To this end, definitions compiled by Torre and Viollant (2008) were analyzed, as well as in the research by Suanno (2013) and Ribeiro and Moraes (2014). Methodologically, 44 definitions of creativity were analyzed, which approximately 51% focused on one of the global perspectives listed above, and 49% rely on the integration of two or more aspects. Of these, it was found that 41% of the definitions bring characteristics that refer to the person / personality. It is concluded that the concept of creativity demands research and explanation of the relationship between conceptions and conceptual elaborations, as well as signaling the need to deepen the integrative and complex perspective of creativity.