Art, Science and Art Therapy - by Frances Kaplan (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Since its inception, art therapy has relied largely on theory "borrowed" from psychotherapeutic approaches.
- About the Author: Frances Kaplan, an eminent art therapist working in the US, gained her doctorate in Art Therapy at New York University.
- 176 Pages
- Psychology, Psychotherapy
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About the Book
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.Book 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.Review Quotes
This small concise, lucid book should be on the required reading list of programs in all the therapeutic arts. It points to the education needed to be effective in demonstrating what art therapists do, and why their contributions are valuable. ... I find this book an excellent resource, and recommend it highly.--The Arts in Psychotherapy
About the Author
Frances Kaplan, an eminent art therapist working in the US, gained her doctorate in Art Therapy at New York University. She has a background in both art and science and, before becoming an art therapist, worked in chemistry for several years. She has extensive experience in teaching, practising and lecturing on art therapy, including serving as Supervisor of Creative Arts Therapies at Carrier Foundation, a private psychiatric hospital in New Jersey, and as Coordinator of the Art Therapy Graduate Program at Hofstra University, New York. At present she teaches graduate art therapy courses at Marylhurst College, Oregon, and a course in art and conflict resolution at Portland State University, Oregon. She is Publications Chair for the American Art Therapy Association and a member of the editorial board of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.Dimensions (Overall): 9.11 Inches (H) x 6.16 Inches (W) x .36 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Psychology
Sub-Genre: Psychotherapy
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Frances Kaplan
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2000
TCIN: 1006090066
UPC: 9781853026980
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-9974
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
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