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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 history of art therapy dates back to the early 20th century, where it was used as a form of treatment for mental health issues. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various techniques and approaches tailored to individual needs.
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.
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.
The use of art in therapy developed into a professional discipline around the 1940’s when therapists in both the United States and English speaking countries in Europe began to complete and release studies discussing the influence of the arts on psychotherapy (2).
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The practices in art therapy soon spread to mental hospitals through the work of Edward Adamson, who observed and further studied the connection between artistic expression and emotional release. The British Association of Art Therapists was founded in 1964.
