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John Morgan The way that the arts and play are closely linked is reflected in the words that we use to describe them. For example, we talk about playing music, going to the theater to see a play, and even playing games that might involve a play on words. So, if there is a playful aspect to the arts, it may be that they are linked to creative dream worlds into which we can escape from reality (Swanwick, 1988). This dream world often involves a high level of imagination, which Vygotsky (1976) defined as play without action. Imagination can extend well beyond the period of early childhood, and, as described in the creativity chapter, childlike playfulness is a significant characteristic of many creative adults and a key component of working in music, dance, drama, and art at all ages.
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