Argues against the view that creativity must sometimes be realized at the expense of the quality of the work produced, perceiving this dichotomy between creativity and quality as a false one based upon an erroneous theory of creative process. Sees creativity and quality as intimately connected. (DMM)

It is frequently maintained that creativity involves flexibility, spontaneity, and divergent thinking. Contrary to this commonly held notion, rules play a central role in creativity. For example, in art most work is not revolutionary but rather takes place within a framework of rules dictated by a tradition, a school, or a style. Skills, too, are…