Many catchphrases were invented by people to reflect the sensations of the inner world and their experiences. Entire dictionaries were created for these needs, and the classics of Russian literature were able to reproduce hundreds of well-known expressions. One of them is worth dwelling on in more detail. The term "genre crisis" has become very popular lately.
Where does it all begin?
Many writers, poets, thinkers, seeking to move humanity forward, generate and publish new ideas. Due to this, our civilization flourishes. But, among other things, these ideas need to be presented in the right form, for which the authors need to constantly engage in self-development.
All this provokes new thoughts and ideas. Some create from a very early age, like Stephen King, who wrote his first story as a child. Even then, he understood how he wanted to earn a living. Or Pushkin, who wrote poetry while still at the Lyceum. Some revealed themselves in later years, like Viktor Tsoi, who began to create only in his youth, well, or Sergei Bodrov. Some began to bring their ideas and talents to life in adulthood. All these people are united by the presence of ideas,which they promoted.
Why them?
Why is the category of people described above special? These geniuses brought to world culture a lot of new, previously unseen. They created their own genre or took a dominant position in another. They adjusted to them, tried to copy their styles. One of these great personalities has remained unique, while the template of the other is willingly used, creating now mediocrity. But even these people had crises. What is it about?
Who hasn't been affected by the genre crisis?
There are people who are called idea generators. Such was the Russian classic Leo Tolstoy, who wrote more than ninety volumes of his works. As a nobleman, he became a teacher, philosopher and writer. Stephen King, who turned the horror genre into his testing ground, was also such a person. Not only among writers, but also among musicians, there are similar specimens. One of them was Richard Wagner, who took German classical music to a new level.
Causes of the crisis of the genre
You can create in any field. And someone manages to do it without stopping. But there are people who have run out of ideas. They have nothing more to say, they are not able to give the world anything new. This is the crisis of the genre in the narrow sense. Such creative stagnation is divided into two types: temporary and permanent.
The temporary crisis of the genre is conditionally connected with some kind of trouble, problems in the life of the creator. He cannot create becausefell into depression, he was swallowed up by addiction, a physical illness, or something that prevents him from creating. Everyone has probably had such periods.
The constant crisis of the genre is due to the fact that the genre itself may no longer be relevant. Few people will, for example, watch Charlie Chaplin comedies in the 21st century, in the digital age, when there are many more interesting things. The genre is hopelessly outdated and retired. Sometimes famous classics in their genre also stop. At the same time, they may even have ideas, but they are no longer as bright as before.
What to do to overcome the crisis?
We figured out what it means, the crisis of the genre. But how to deal with it? There are a number of options that can help during times of total apathy and lack of ideas. Let's take a closer look:
- Good rest. The cause of the crisis of the genre may be overwork of the body, excessive stress. Psychologists and doctors advise to set aside rest days from time to time, during which you can do only what you love. Read a book, take a walk alone, get some sleep. Here the range of interests depends only on the person himself. But don't tire your brain.
- Communication. Special attention is paid to relationships with other people. It is very important to have several comrades who can support in a difficult moment, or one close person. If a person loves and knows how to communicate, then the time spent with friends will benefit him. Moreover, the relaxation of the brain and the exchange of opinions can bring new ideas to the author's head.
- Physical activity. Our body is designed in such a way that it has many rules, which at first glance are not entirely logical, but work every time. It is to this law that the effect of physical exercises can be attributed. After heavy mental stress, it is very good to change the type of activity for a while. This will invigorate the brain, and maybe even during the training, a few new ideas will come to mind
- Change of scenery. A new atmosphere can bring a new view of the world into consciousness. That is why hiking or traveling is a very good way. But it is not necessary to act so radically, it is enough to do ordinary things in an unusual environment (within reason, of course).
Conclusions
So what is this, a genre crisis? This is the state when a person has no ideas for creation. Although the problem is quite common and serious, you should not be afraid of it. You just need to put yourself in order or change the field of activity. Then the crisis will be over.
