Art, Science and Art Therapy: Repainting the Picture - Couverture rigide

Kaplan, Frances

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1853026972 ISBN 13 : 9781853026973

Editeur : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2000

Synopsis

Since its inception, art therapy has relied largely on theory "borrowed" from psychotherapeutic approaches. In this provocative and original book on art therapy, Frances Kaplan outlines a scientific approach to art therapy. Kaplan examines the relationship between art and science, delineating the role of research and encouraging a spirit of enquiry in art therapy. She looks at the latest scientific developments, especially those in biology, evolution, and brain science, and relates them to theories about the creation and interpretation of art. This leads her to show how art therapists would benefit from learning more about neurology and the physical effects of art on the brain, and from being able to apply this knowledge in their art therapy practice. The scientific evidence presented offers support for an art-based theory of art therapy. By demonstrating the relationship between two disciplines which are traditionally thought of as opposing, Kaplan challenges our assumptions about art therapy and issues a call for further research and debate.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Frances F. Kaplan is an eminent art therapist and teaches graduate art therapy courses at Marylhurst College and Portland State University, both in Oregon. She has published widely, presented at national conferences, worked for peace organizations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1853026972
• ISBN 13: 9781853026973
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Éditeur: Kaplan Frances
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• Personne responsable: non disponible