Raul Cuero

Raul Cuero

Raul Cuero's opinion on creativity and the effect an individuals environment and upbringing has on their own creativity has much merit. I do not however agree with every aspect of his ideology on creativity. Cuero touched on the idea that the advent of technology into the lives of developing children has had negative consequences on their creativity. Creativity is not a single variable. It is not something that is as black and white as, say height or weight. Creativity can not be measured or manifested. When most people think of creativity, their mind automatically takes them to artistic ability. While painters, sculptors, and other artists are the common stereotype for creative people, other fields can be used to showcase originality and creativity. An architect can be creative in the way they plan the blueprint of a home, using creativity to blend modern trends such as large open spaces with neoclassical ideals like columns on the exterior of a house. An athlete can be creative in the way he or she maneuvers through his or her opposition, using unique moves and tactics. Someone trying to complete a crossword puzzle can use creativity in order to most effectively complete the task at hand. Creativity exists in all facets of life. While Cuero is mostly focused on artistic creativity and the toll technology and the lack of nature in modern society has taken on it, he failed to recognize the other outlets of creative energy throughout the world today. With that being said, the creativity touched on by Cuero seems to be lacking from society today. There is no artistic creation that rivals things such as the sculpture of David, the painting of the Mona Lisa, or world wide artist such as Picasso or Van Gogh. This is simply because works of art today are not able to be considered classic as they have survived the test of time. The artwork on display across the world has been compiled over nearly all of recorded history, and it is unfair, although human nature, to compare through the years. Comparing creativity between different eras is like comparing LeBron James to Wilt Chamberlain. Both are great basketball players, but the time that has elapsed between their playing years led to many developments and changes in the way the game is played. Like basketball, artwork, and overall creativity is changing constantly. This is why I do not necessarily agree with Raul Cuero, but I do understand his opinion and the basis for which he established it.