Conceptual innovators historically have been those artists most likely to be described as geniuses, as their early manifestations of brilliance and virtuosity have been taken to indicate that these individuals were born with extraordinary talents.

Experimental innovators are most often praised for their wisdom and judgment. Their major contributions typically involve superb craftsmanship, the result of painstaking effort and experience acquired over the course of long careers.

What I have found provides people with new ways of understanding artists and appreciating, for instance, a trip to a museum. I also think this analysis can be used to understand how new ideas develop in many fields, including academic disciplines.

Catalogs from the late 1800s through the early 1900s are often described as the gems. They were the catalogs of a golden era because of their illustrations -- many of them hand-done -- and because of the cultural information they included. Later, the catalogs became more commercial as their producers figured people could go to books or elsewhere for much of that [botanical background].

Bring the partners in early at the conceptual stage as part of the development of the concept. Make them an equal partner. Our partners are very capable these days?equally capable to us.

After a few months in my parents' basement, I took an apartment near the state university, where I discovered both crystal methamphetamine and conceptual art. Either one of these things are dangerous, but in combination they have the potential to destroy entire civilizations.