Introduction
On more than one occasion I am sure we have all heard about the close relation between having a remarkable sense of imagination, even genius like, and having mental disorders. Many great exponents of different arts such as painting, literature or poetry have been known to have manifestations of different mental issues.
When we talk about several types of art such as painting or sculpture, reference is usually made to issues related to the psyche, in which there is a break with reality (said rupture being the one that facilitates the creation of something new). In the case of extreme sadness and even depression, they seem to be a linked with a good sense of imagination and the development of incredible works of arts.
A famous and historic example is of course the great artist Vincent van Gogh and his famous severed hear, which is something that couldn’t have happened if he was of sound mind. No healthy person would cut off his own hear, although I suppose this can be open for discussion.