Do the world’s greatest poets (or musicians, or...) have among the world's highest IQs?

Question

Is IQ really a good measure for SPECIALISED intelligence?
I've long wanted to know.

Answer 1

Intelligence quotient is an average which is balanced over several areas of intelligence.

A person who has a very high score in spatial intelligence may have a very low score in communication intelligence.

I feel it is true that to be a good or great poet you would have a very high IQ.

To be a great poet you need to be skilled in many if not all of the following:

spelling, grammar, and good vocabulary
rhythm, beat, and numeration
excellent observation skills
the ability to see past the obvious
the ability to question what is seen, heard, felt, experienced, smelled, tasted.
understanding of texture, shape, density,
sophisticated language skills including chiasmus, rhyme, pun, sarcasm and more.
the ability to dream, hope, feel, yearn, hate, anger, fear, and forgive

Answer 2

IQ is a good measure of general intelligence. Not specialized. They may be extremely good at grammar, sentence structure, music, or art, but they may not be able to add 2+2. IQ tests cover many areas. There are specialized IQ tests to test for certain areas, but that would not be your overall IQ.

Answer 3

Do the world’s greatest poets (or musicians, or...) have among the world's highest IQs

Yes I do.

Answer 4

No. I.Q is tested using a set of norm-reference tests. I know from professional experience in working with elementary children, that if a child's sensitive periods of development are properly met during his/her development, and the home environment is not counterproductive to his/her education, that ALL children have great potential to achieve anything.

Answer 5

Not necessarily...
i professionals like musicians u need special abilities n not general intelligence

Answer 6

World's Greatest Poets