Nature VS Nurture

Practice VS Naturaltalent: an eternal artistic dispute

Someone asserts that any art only springs from a natural talent. In other words, if you haven’t an innate ability there is no way for you to achieve a considerable artistic result, not even by hard work.

On the other hand, somebody else thinks that by practicing you can improve your artistic skills, making up for natural talent lack with your tenacity and passion.

The issue isn’t simply black or white: natural talent doesn’t exclude practice and vice-versa; there are several aspects which must be taken into consideration.

How not to remember what Julie Andrews replies to the statement “It has to come naturally” in a memorable scene of Victor/Victoria movie? “In spite of what you think... there are some professions where practice does make perfect.”


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