Why does great art come from great pain?

I don't think this idea is necessarily true. I can think of many great artists and their work which did not originate in places of emotional or psychological misery. read more

And the more powerful the emotion, the greater the impact of the work of art is on the viewers. Not every great work of art comes from pain. Not every work of art that comes from pain is necessarily great. But pain is powerful, and art created from pain touches those who experienced it. read more

It's always been my belief that all great art comes from pain. Van Gogh painted The Starry Night while in emotional torment; Lennon and McCartney forged their creative partnership following the death of their respective mothers; Milton penned Paradise Lost after losing his wife, his daughter, and his eyesight. read more

“After great pain, a formal feeling comes” describes the fragile emotional equilibrium that settles heavily over a survivor of recent trauma or profound grief. Dickinson’s descriptive words lend a funereal feel to the poem: The emotion following pain is “formal,” one’s nerves feel like “Tombs,” one’s heart is stiff and disbelieving. read more

Great Art Comes From Great Pain The greatest artists are often those who have experienced a tough time. They sing from the soul, possess an emotional connection and pain that can be relayed to an audience and result in special moments. read more