Maslow's Theory of Self-Actualizaton and Artists
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Consider the artist Pablo Picasso, who would become so involved in painting that he did not eat, sleep, or associate with others for days at a time. At other times, he was driven by public adoration, wanting to outdo his rival, Matisse. How do these events compare to Maslow's theory that basic motives must be satisfied before those farther up the hierarchy?
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This solution explores the artist Pablo Picasso, who would become so involved in painting that he did not eat, sleep, or associate with others for days at a time. At other times, he was driven by public adoration, wanting to outdo his rival, Matisse. Such events are explored and compared to Maslow's theory of Self-Actualization, which references that basic motives must be satisfied before those farther up the hierarchy.
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(300-400 words) Consider the artist Pablo Picasso, who would become so involved in painting that he did not eat, sleep, or associate with others for days at a time. At other times, he was driven by public adoration, wanting to outdo his rival, Matisse. How do these events compare to Maslow's theory that basic motives must be satisfied before those farther up the hierarchy?
As an artist of Olio Studios (and doctoral student), I can truly relate to Pablo Picasso, who was so involved with his work that he did not eat, sleep, or associate with others for days (or weeks) at a time. Although I eat and try to get regular exercise, I may live in seclusion for weeks or months in order to produce works of art and complete necessary study or assignments too.
However, I am not driven by public adoration, nor do I try to outdo anyone because of my decade of training in psychology (especially via the works of www.drwaynedyer.com). I consider myself to be mostly self-actualized, and do not think Picasso's events ...
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