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This study was underpinned by Art in Therapy theory, propounded by psychologist Margaret Naumburg in the 1940s (Tobin, 2015). The theory highlights the use of the end product of art for ...
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Oct 8, 2024 · The origins of art therapy can be traced back to the early 20th century, when psychologists began to recognize the therapeutic potential of artistic expression. Pioneers like Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud emphasized the importance of creativity in understanding the unconscious mind.
The term "art therapy" was used in England as far back as the 1930s (Waller, 1991,1998), and artist Adrian Hill formally coined it in 1942—about the same time as Naumburg in America. Such use of art is not new. Since prehistoric times, the arts have played a crucial role in human history, development, culture, and consciousness.
Sep 21, 2023 · One notable figure in the early use of art as therapy was Dr. William James, a prominent psychologist and philosopher. James believed that art had the power to tap into the unconscious mind, allowing individuals to express and process deep-seated emotions that may be difficult to verbalize.
Nov 19, 2019 · Modern expressive arts therapy emerged in the early 1900’s when psychiatrists began categorizing the spontaneously created art works of asylum patients. The field of psychology has a long and unfortunate history of stigmatizing mental illness.
Apr 24, 2024 · The term “art therapy” was originally coined by British artist Adrian Hill and is now formally recognized by the Oxford Dictionary as “the use of visual arts activities such as drawing, painting, or modeling as a form of communication and expression in psychotherapy.”
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Sep 7, 2016 · Art as therapy was first used in the early and mid-20th century. Patients were often forced to deal with archaic and brutal practices, but they were also first to experience pioneering...
